{"product_id":"baluchari-silk-kurti-piece-block-print-durga-puja-2026","title":"Baluchari Silk Kurti Piece | Block Print Durga Puja Bengal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBaluchari Silk Kurti Piece — Floral Block Print, Durga Puja 2026, West Bengal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eBaluchari Silk Kurti Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unstitched Indian ethnic fabric crafted in Bishnupur, West Bengal, from pure Bishnupuri silk and finished with traditional hand block printing. This piece is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eDurga Puja 2026 Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for the woman who wants the warmth and craft of Bengal silk in a silhouette she can style and tailor entirely to herself. Sold as unstitched fabric to be made into a kurti (a knee-length or longer Indian tunic) at a local tailor to your exact measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach length is block-printed by hand in Bishnupur using carved wooden blocks pressed with natural dye onto pure silk. This piece carries a floral medallion repeat as its central motif — a rounded, symmetrical bloom drawn from Bengal's classical decorative tradition — with a temple arch repeat border running along the selvedge. The slight natural variation between each block impression is the mark of genuine hand craft: no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBishnupuri silk is fluid, naturally lustrous, and comfortable across the long days of Durga Puja — from morning anjali through afternoon pandal visits to evening cultural events. It tailors cleanly and holds its shape well whether cut into a straight-hem kurti or an A-line silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOccasions \u0026amp; UK\/USA Reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade for \u003cstrong\u003eDurga Puja\u003c\/strong\u003e pandal visits and daytime celebrations in Kolkata and across West Bengal, and for Durga Puja cultural events among Bengali communities in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. A festive choice for \u003cstrong\u003eNavratri\u003c\/strong\u003e daywear in Bengaluru and Jaipur, and a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eDiwali\u003c\/strong\u003e gift for the diaspora woman in Edison (New Jersey), Fremont (California), Sugar Land (Texas), Atlanta (Georgia), and Chicago (Illinois) who prefers a made-to-measure ethnic piece over ready-to-wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest tailored into a straight or A-line kurti with three-quarter or full sleeves. Pair with plain cotton or silk churidar in ivory, mustard, or deep teal to complement the floral medallion palette. Oxidised silver jewellery with floral motifs completes the look naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Pure Bishnupuri Silk, hand block-printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Bishnupur, West Bengal, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Durga Puja 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotifs: Floral medallion repeat and temple arch border in natural block print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Unstitched kurti piece — tailored to your measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Dry clean recommended; gentle hand wash in cold water thereafter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: India, UK, USA, EU, Canada, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kurti piece part of the Durga Puja 2026 collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This Baluchari Silk Kurti Piece is part of the Durga Puja 2026 Collection, block-printed with a floral medallion repeat and temple arch border — a considered festive choice for pandal visits, cultural events, and daytime Puja celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich occasions is this kurti piece best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, and cultural events — both in India and for diaspora celebrations in the UK, USA, Canada, UAE, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for Bishnupuri silk block print fabric?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry cleaning is recommended for the first wash to preserve the block print. Thereafter, gentle hand washing in cold water with mild detergent is suitable. Store away from direct sunlight to maintain colour integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this ship to Indian communities in the USA and UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We ship across the United States — including to Edison (NJ), Fremont (CA), Sugar Land (TX), Atlanta (GA), and Chicago (IL) — and across the UK, including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Every order is carefully packaged to protect the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have this tailored after ordering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for unstitched fabric. We recommend taking it to a local tailor with your kurti measurements and preferred silhouette. The fabric tailors cleanly into straight, A-line, and anarkali kurti cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakshin Vastram","offers":[{"title":"Baluchari Kurti Piece","offer_id":46643785760870,"sku":"SKUBKP_52","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5617\/3670\/files\/61f5fb2e8010ef9d5624385c85480e4e.jpg?v=1787659031","url":"https:\/\/dakshinvastram.com\/products\/baluchari-silk-kurti-piece-block-print-durga-puja-2026","provider":"Dakshin Vastram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}