This is a purple cotton silk handloom chanderi saree with zari work. The saree features multicoloured floral resham bootas all over and resham & zari woven bales at the palla. It has green, red & gold zari borders and comes with an unstitched blouse piece.Size: 6.25 MetersRooting from the Vedic period, Chanderi is believed to have been founded by Lord Krishna's cousin, Shishupal. It is one of the finest handloom clusters, for its fine cotton and silk texture embellished with zari. Patronized by royalty, Chanderis are known for their sheer texture, light weight and a golden haze that sets them apart. In India, an estimated 18,000 craftsmen are directly or indirectly dependent on this industry for their living.