Pure Cotton Maheshwari Saree with Zari Border and Running Blouse

This pure cotton Maheshwari saree brings the quiet elegance of the Maheshwari tradition into your everyday wardrobe. A soft cotton body, small zari butti, a gold zari border, a striped zari pallu with tassels and a running blouse piece, in 20 colours. Price ₹1,999 (M.R.P. ₹2,999). Free shipping in India.

Key Features

• Pure cotton: premium cotton that feels soft and breathable, so you stay comfortable from morning pooja to evening guests.
• Zari butti: small woven zari butti across the saree catch the light without making it heavy.
• Gold zari border: a neat woven border that gives a finished, festive look.
• Striped zari pallu with tassels: the classic Maheshwari style pallu with wide zari stripes and tasselled ends.
• Running blouse piece: included with the saree, ready for your tailor.
• Light to wear: about 700 g, easy to drape and carry all day.

The Story of the Maheshwari Saree

More than 250 years ago, in the town of Maheshwar on the banks of the Narmada, Rani Ahilyabai Holkar invited weavers to create sarees fit for royal guests. Their designs took inspiration from the river and the walls of the Ahilya fort: clean stripes, simple butti and graceful borders. That simple, elegant look is what the Maheshwari name still stands for today. This cotton saree carries the same spirit at a price you can wear every week, not just once a year.

Choose Your Colour

Twenty colours, from festive reds and rani pink to calm lavender, mauve and peacock blue. Tap a colour to see its photo.

• Reds and pinks: Red, Crimson Red, Red with Arrow Butti, Maroon, Rani Pink, Magenta, Onion Pink
• Blues and purples: Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Peacock Blue, Violet, Lavender, Mauve
• Greens: Green, Bottle Green, Mehendi Green, Parrot Green
• Warm shades: Orange, Rust, Mustard

Stock in each colour is limited. If you like a shade, order it while it is available.

Product Specifications

• Product: Pure Cotton Maheshwari Saree with Zari Border and Running Blouse
• Fabric: pure cotton
• Body: solid colour with zari butti
• Border: gold zari border
• Pallu: striped zari pallu with tassels
• Blouse: running blouse piece, unstitched
• Weight: about 700 g
• Colours: 20
• Price: ₹1,999 (M.R.P. ₹2,999)

Where to Wear It

Wear it to the office, a pooja at home, Haldi Kunku, Sankranti, a college function or a family visit. Pair it with oxidised or gold jewellery and a small bindi for a classic look, or with a contrast blouse for a modern touch. For a wedding, choose one of our Paithani sarees; for everyday elegance, this Maheshwari is the one you will reach for again and again.

Why Buy From Paithanistore

• A family store in Yeola, Nashik, selling online since 2015, rated 4.9 on Google.
• Every saree is described honestly: what you see in the photo is what you receive.
• Free shipping in India on orders of ₹499 and above. Dispatch in 1 to 3 working days.
• Secure online payment by UPI, card or net banking.
• Questions before you buy? Chat with us on WhatsApp and we will send you more photos.

Care

Dry clean for the first wash. After that, hand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent, do not wring, dry in shade and iron on medium heat on the reverse side. Store folded in a cotton cloth.

Questions

What is a Maheshwari saree?
A Maheshwari saree is a light, elegant saree style named after Maheshwar, a town on the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh. The style is known for simple solid bodies, small woven butti, a neat zari border and a striped pallu. It became famous in the 18th century under Rani Ahilyabai Holkar.

What is the fabric of this saree?
Pure cotton. It is soft, breathable and comfortable for a full day, which makes it a good choice for warm weather, office days and long festivals.

Is a blouse piece included?
Yes. A running blouse piece comes with the saree. Cut it off and give it to your tailor, or add our Blouse Stitching service at checkout.

Which colours are available?
Twenty colours: Red with Arrow Butti, Magenta, Crimson Red, Red, Onion Pink, Peacock Blue, Maroon, Orange, Lavender, Royal Blue, Green, Bottle Green, Navy Blue, Violet, Rani Pink, Rust, Mauve, Mustard, Mehendi Green and Parrot Green. Pick a colour and the photo changes to that saree.

Will I get the same saree as in the photo?
Yes. Every colour has its own photo and you receive that saree. The shade may look slightly different on your phone screen because of screen brightness.

Where can I wear a cotton Maheshwari saree?
It suits office wear, pooja, Haldi Kunku, Sankranti, college functions, family visits and festival days. The zari border and butti give it a festive touch, while the cotton keeps it easy to wear all day.

How is a Maheshwari saree different from a Paithani saree?
A Paithani from Yeola has a rich woven pallu with peacocks, parrots or lotus motifs and a heavier zari border. A Maheshwari saree is lighter and simpler, with small butti and a striped pallu. Many women keep both: Paithani for weddings and Maheshwari for everyday elegance.

How do I wash it?
Dry clean for the first wash. After that, hand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent, do not wring, dry in shade and iron on medium heat on the reverse side.

How much does it weigh?
About 700 g, including the running blouse piece.

When will it reach me?
We dispatch in 1 to 3 working days. Delivery in India takes 3 to 7 working days after dispatch, and shipping is free on orders of ₹499 and above.

How do I pay?
All orders are paid online by UPI, debit or credit card, or net banking, secured by Razorpay.

Can I return it?
Returns or replacements are for damage or defects only, reported within 48 hours of delivery with an unboxing video.

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