What does two tone satin silk mean?
Two tone cloth is woven with one shade in the warp threads and a different shade in the weft. Because the two sets of threads cross, the surface reads as one colour when light hits it flat and shifts towards the other where the fabric folds or pleats.
Is the thread work soft against the skin?
Thread work is embroidery done in coloured thread rather than metal wire, so it stays softer to the touch than zari or heavy stone work. The pearls and sequence discs on this saree sit proud of the surface, so the pallu edge has more texture than the body of the drape.
What is Japan satin?
Japan satin is a smooth-faced satin with a firm handle that holds a cut shape well, which is why it is a common choice for a fitted blouse. Here it is supplied as a 0.80 metre unstitched blouse piece, cut and stitched by your own tailor after delivery.
Where does the two tone effect show best?
In moving or angled light. An evening reception, an engagement or a wedding function all give the drape enough light change for the colour shift to register across the pleats. Under flat daylight the two shades read closer together and much of that effect is lost.
Does the saree come ready to wear?
No, this is a regular-style saree rather than a ready-to-wear one, so it is draped and pleated in the usual way. The blouse piece ships unstitched at 0.80 metre, which means allowing time for a tailor before the first occasion you plan to wear it.
Can I return this?
Yes. Vpnam has a 7-day return window, and the full terms are in the Refund and Returns Policy. Contact us within 7 days of delivery if the item arrives damaged or defective, an item is missing, or a different product was sent, and keep the item, tags and original packaging unused while the claim is reviewed. Worn, washed, altered or tailored products cannot be returned.