{"product_id":"ghicha-tussar-saree-natural-amber-kantha-ashtami-durga-puja-bishnupur","title":"Ghicha Tussar Saree | Natural Amber Kantha Ashtami Bengal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGhicha Tussar Saree — Natural Amber, Kantha Stitch Temple Spire \u0026amp; Marigold Border, Ashtami Anjali \u0026amp; Durga Puja 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eGhicha Tussar Saree\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handwoven Indian silk saree made from \u003cem\u003eghicha\u003c\/em\u003e — the short, broken fibres of the Tussar silkworm (\u003cem\u003eAntheraea mylitta\u003c\/em\u003e), reeled and spun into a yarn that carries a characteristic nubbly texture and natural warmth entirely absent from cultivated mulberry silk. The result is a fabric of raw, grounded beauty: heavier in hand than smooth silk, richer in surface texture, and naturally warm amber-gold in colour — the earth tone that Tussar silk produces without any dye when the cocoon's own colour is preserved in the yarn. This piece is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eDurga Puja 2026 Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eAshtami anjali\u003c\/strong\u003e — the eighth-day flower offering at the heart of Durga Puja, when women gather at the pandal at dawn to offer flowers and bilva leaves to the goddess in the most intimate act of the entire festival. The natural amber of undyed Tussar is the colour of the earth, the marigold, and the goddess's own forest origin. A matching blouse piece is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhicha Tussar is lightweight yet substantive. Its natural texture makes it breathable for the early Ashtami morning and composed enough for the long day that follows. The natural amber ground deepens in morning pandal light and carries the marigold's own warmth throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOccasions \u0026amp; Global Reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural \u003cstrong\u003eDurga Puja Ashtami anjali\u003c\/strong\u003e saree for Bengali women across Kolkata, and for Ashtami gatherings among Bengali and Indian communities in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edison (New Jersey), and Sydney. A distinguished \u003cstrong\u003eNavratri\u003c\/strong\u003e Ashtami saree across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune — where the amber Tussar carries the day's colour with quiet authority. A collector's \u003cstrong\u003eDiwali\u003c\/strong\u003e gifting saree for anyone who understands what natural Tussar silk means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a plain raw silk or cotton blouse in saffron, white, or deep red — the Ashtami puja palette of dawn light and marigold. Simple gold jewellery with terracotta or coral accents completes the Ashtami morning look with botanical and devotional exactness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Ghicha Tussar silk — naturally textured wild silk with characteristic nub surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Natural amber — undyed Tussar warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft: Handloom woven with kantha stitch embroidery, Bengal tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Kantha stitch temple spire and marigold garland border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Durga Puja 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlouse piece: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasions: Ashtami anjali, Durga Puja, Navratri Ashtami, Diwali gifting, Indian weddings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Dry clean only; store in muslin away from humidity and sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is ghicha and how does it differ from regular Tussar silk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGhicha is made from the short, broken fibres of the Tussar cocoon — fibres that cannot be reeled into long smooth thread. These are spun into a textured yarn that carries visible nubs and irregularities, giving ghicha fabric its characteristic surface warmth and raw natural beauty. Regular Tussar uses the longer reeled fibres and has a smoother finish; ghicha is more textured, more natural-looking, and more individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich occasions is this saree best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for Durga Puja Ashtami anjali, Navratri Ashtami, Diwali gifting, and Indian wedding season — across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, and for diaspora occasions in the UK, USA, EU, Canada, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this ship across India and internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We ship to all major Indian cities and internationally to the UK, USA, EU, Canada, and Australia with careful packaging to protect the fabric and embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":"Ghicha Tussar Saree","offer_id":46898663227494,"sku":"SKUGTS_256","price":10400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5617\/3670\/files\/e3020f1473bf9be916af89dec86d3c2a.jpg?v=1788352625","url":"https:\/\/dakshinvastram.com\/products\/ghicha-tussar-saree-natural-amber-kantha-ashtami-durga-puja-bishnupur","provider":"Dakshin Vastram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}