Bornolota: Purple Handwoven Matka Silk Saree

Grace meets tradition in Bornolota, a luxurious handwoven purple Matka silk saree featuring a seamless blend of textured Matka silk in the body and sheer muslin in the pallu. The rich body of the saree is adorned with beige paisley motifs touched with red, while the pallu blooms with bold floral vines in red and beige – a stunning contrast that feels both regal and artistic.

Crafted from high-grade Bengal silk, this saree embodies the best of both worlds: the earthy texture of Matka and the airy finesse of muslin. It is soft, breathable, and drapes like a dream, making it ideal for cultural gatherings, weddings, or festive evenings where tradition takes center stage.

• Fabric: Handwoven matka silk and pallu is muslin silk
• Texture: Matka muslim has a coarse textured look, but its extremely soft and easy to drape.
• Weaving Technique: Traditional loom-woven pattern with beige and red motifs
• Sustainability: Matka silk is a cruelty-free silk, derived without harming the silkworm
• Length: Approx. 6.4m (including blouse piece)
• Blouse design: Purple with a narrow gold border
• Width: 1.2m
• Weight: 485g
• Tassels: Yes
• Falls & Pico: No
• Care: Dry clean only

Styling Tips:

• Go classic with a gold or red blouse, or modern with a deep green contrast.

• Style with statement earrings and a slick low bun to highlight the neckline and pallu.

• Add a belted drape for a contemporary festive twist.

• Works beautifully for Durga Puja, receptions, sangeet, or cultural festivals.

Why is Matka Silk considered sustainable and a cruelty-free choice?

Matka silk is made from pierced or already-emerged cocoons (where the moth has flown out), which means the silk thread is shorter and has a more textured, matte finish. This method makes Matka silk a more ethical and cruelty-free alternative to traditional mulberry silk, where the worm is typically boiled inside the cocoon to extract long, continuous threads.

Because of this, Matka silk is often classified as a peace silk or Ahimsa silk variant, though the term “Ahimsa silk” is usually more strictly reserved for silk where no harm at all comes to the worm, including its natural lifecycle.