{"product_id":"bishnupur-katan-silk-saree-handloom-bengal-karva-chauth","title":"Bishnupur Katan Silk Saree | Handloom Bengal Karva Chauth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBishnupur Katan Silk Saree — Handloom Karva Chauth Gift, West Bengal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eBishnupur Katan Silk Saree\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handwoven Indian silk saree crafted in Bishnupur, West Bengal, from pure katan silk — a tightly twisted, single-ply thread that produces a fabric of ceremonial warmth, natural luminosity, and enduring quality. Woven entirely by hand on traditional pit looms, this piece is made for the occasions that carry the deepest personal meaning — Karva Chauth, a milestone anniversary, or the saree a mother passes to her daughter. A matching blouse piece is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBishnupur's weavers bring a patient precision to this piece, drawing on a design tradition shaped by the town's terracotta temple heritage. The \u003cem\u003epallu\u003c\/em\u003e (the decorative end panel draped over the shoulder) and borders are woven with an interlaced diamond pattern — a geometric weave of intersecting lines that creates a sense of completeness and balance across the silk — punctuated by peepal leaf \u003cem\u003ebutis\u003c\/em\u003e (small repeating sacred fig motifs) in \u003cem\u003ezari\u003c\/em\u003e (fine metallic thread). The peepal leaf is among the most auspicious botanical motifs in the Indian weaving tradition, associated with longevity, protection, and devotion — qualities that make it particularly meaningful on Karva Chauth and other occasions of prayer and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure katan silk holds its form with composed authority through the longest ceremonial evenings — clean pleats, structured drape, and a natural sheen that deepens beautifully under warm festival lighting. A fabric with the weight and presence that special occasions deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOccasions \u0026amp; UK\/USA Reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe natural choice for \u003cstrong\u003eKarva Chauth\u003c\/strong\u003e ceremonies across Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur, and a distinguished festive saree for \u003cstrong\u003eDiwali\u003c\/strong\u003e formal evenings in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. A meaningful gift for \u003cstrong\u003eDurga Puja\u003c\/strong\u003e in Kolkata and for mother-daughter occasions during the Indian wedding season. For the Indian diaspora in the UK, it is a trusted Karva Chauth and Diwali saree for celebrations in London, Leicester, and Birmingham. Indian communities across the USA — in Edison (New Jersey), Fremont (California), Sugar Land (Texas), Atlanta (Georgia), and Chicago (Illinois) — will find it a distinguished choice for Karva Chauth evenings, Diwali formal dinners, and Indian wedding receptions of lasting significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with a plain silk blouse in deep red, maroon, or champagne — the classical Karva Chauth palette that honours the peepal leaf buti's devotional warmth. Both the Bengali and Nivi drape styles suit this saree's ceremonial composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Pure Katan Silk, hand pit-loom woven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Bishnupur, West Bengal, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotifs: Interlaced diamond border and peepal leaf butis in zari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlouse piece: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasions: Karva Chauth, Diwali, Durga Puja, Indian weddings, milestone anniversaries, mother-daughter gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Dry clean only; store in muslin cloth away from humidity and sunlight\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 saree suitable for Karva Chauth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Bishnupur Katan Silk Saree's interlaced diamond border, peepal leaf buti motifs — associated with devotion and longevity — and ceremonial katan silk drape make it a deeply meaningful choice for Karva Chauth ceremonies, Diwali formal evenings, and milestone anniversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich occasions is this saree best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for Karva Chauth, Diwali, Durga Puja, Indian wedding season, and milestone gifting occasions — 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 this saree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry cleaning is recommended to preserve the silk's structure and the integrity of the woven peepal leaf motifs. Store folded in a soft muslin cloth in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this saree 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 Leicester. Every order is carefully packaged to protect the fabric during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a blouse piece included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a matching blouse piece is included with every saree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakshin Vastram","offers":[{"title":"Bishnupur Silk Saree","offer_id":46639490400358,"sku":"SKUBBS_541","price":7650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5617\/3670\/files\/d7d46e3c024152d1a4e32bf1db1ff788.jpg?v=1787575982","url":"https:\/\/dakshinvastram.com\/products\/bishnupur-katan-silk-saree-handloom-bengal-karva-chauth","provider":"Dakshin Vastram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}