This is a handwoven blue Maheshwari Cotton Silk saree. The saree features a blue body with embroidered floral motifs, an elaborate orange palla with handwoven floral motifs and a diagonally striped woven border. This saree comes with a matching unstitched blouse piece. Size: 6.2 meters What is a Maheshwari saree ? Madhya Pradesh's glory is exhibited in the Maheshwari sari. Woven with fine silk and cotton, the saree is usually plain, but some with floral or geometric patterns, like stripes and checks. The Maheshwari sari owes its origin to queen Ahilya Bai, who designed and wore this first. Once worn by royalty, the Maheshwari is now worn all over the world and considered an epitome of elegance and class.