This is a brown handwoven Chanderi cotton silk saree featuring dual floral motifs in red and gold. It has golden zari borders with red edges. Palla of the saree has a striped Chanderi insert. The saree does not come with a blouse piece.Rooting 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.