Red bandhani saree with gold border in opada silk

This is a red bandhani saree in opada silk, an unstitched 6.3 m piece for daily wear. The bandhani dot pattern covers the body, so it reads as a textured saree rather than a plain one with a border.

The body is deep red, filled with rows of small white dots tied into swirling, vine-like lines and diamond grids. Wide gold woven borders run along the edges, with a stepped, temple-style edge and paisley-like floral motifs. The pallu carries a dense gold floral weave, and a thin plain red line separates the border from the body.

• Fabric: opada silk with a light, flowing drape

• Work: white bandhani dots across the red body

• Border and pallu: gold woven florals and a stepped edge

• Stitching: unstitched, so the blouse can be made to your fit

Specifications: saree length 6.3 m (5.5 m saree plus 0.8 m blouse), width 1.06 m (42 inch), blouse piece included in the same fabric, occasion daily wear.

Pair it with plain gold or red jewellery so the border stays the focus.