{"product_id":"dark-grey-art-silk-saree-blended-mix","title":"Dark Grey Art Silk Saree — Blended Mix","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saree That Doesn’t Look Like a Saree Should\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU-45411\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery other colour in an Indian wardrobe arrives with instructions attached — red for weddings, yellow for haldi, green for Teej. Grey arrives with none. The Dark Grey Art Silk Saree from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepanaya.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a deep charcoal on Art Cotton Mix Silk, woven in Varanasi to the same finishing standards as the rest of our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepanaya.com\/collections\/banarasi-saree\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanarasi saree collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it belongs to no occasion in particular — which means it works for all the ones the traditional palette does not cover. A gallery opening, a work function, a city reception, a evening dinner, a photograph where everyone else went bright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fabric: Art Cotton Mix Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk-like yarns over a cotton-mix base give the saree a weighted, architectural fall — the quality that matters most on a neutral, since there is no colour doing the work and the drape itself becomes the subject. The soft matte finish is essential here: grey in a high-shine synthetic reads as cheap immediately, while a muted surface gives it the look of a considered, expensive neutral. Comfortable through a long evening and quick to pleat, with enough structure to hold a sharp pallu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Craftsmanship: Woven in the Varanasi Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in the same Varanasi weaving cluster as our finer silks and inspected to the same standard before packing: even selvedges, consistent motif placement across the field, secure zari-toned detailing and a clean reverse with no straggling floats. Neutrals are the least forgiving colour for weaving faults — a colour hides an uneven beat, a grey does not — which makes the finishing checks on this piece more consequential than on a saturated shade. The blouse piece is cut from matching Art Cotton Mix Silk from the same lot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Inspiration: The Charcoal Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey entered Indian occasion wear late and from the city rather than the ceremony — which is why it still reads as a deliberate, modern choice rather than a default. Its real advantage is contrast: against charcoal, almost every blouse colour becomes a statement, from rani pink and mustard to bottle green, ivory or wine. Silver and oxidised jewellery keep it architectural; gold warms it into something more traditional. Within our wider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepanaya.com\/collections\/banarasi-saree\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanarasi saree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range it is the one true neutral — the piece to build several different looks around rather than one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasion \u0026amp; Styling Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCity Receptions \u0026amp; Evening Functions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver or diamond jewellery with a tonal or wine blouse — understated, and distinct in a room of brights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork \u0026amp; Formal Wear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the few sarees in the range genuinely suited to a conference, a presentation or a professional event. Keep the jewellery minimal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrast Blouse Styling: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal makes any blouse colour read as intentional — rani pink, mustard, bottle green and ivory all work, so one saree covers several looks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Saree Wardrobe That Already Has Colour: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece for someone who owns the reds and golds and wants something entirely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"220\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Silk \/ Blended Mix Saree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45411\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Grey (Charcoal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaree Fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Cotton Mix Silk \/ Blended Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlouse Fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Cotton Mix Silk \/ Blended Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaving Technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[To be confirmed — e.g. Booti \/ Jaal \/ Buta]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaree Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.30 metres (+ 0.90 metre blouse piece)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlouse Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.90 metre, included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.10 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMRP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRs. 6,500.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Varanasi, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panaya Promise: Authenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Panaya saree is listed exactly as it is woven, at every price point. This is an art silk \/ blended mix saree — no inflated fabric claim, and no substitution between the piece described here and the piece that reaches your door. Each saree is sourced directly from our Varanasi weaving units and inspected for colour consistency, zari finish, fall and measurement before despatch, with the length, width and blouse piece confirmed against the specifications above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse the full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepanaya.com\/collections\/banarasi-saree\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanarasi Saree Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see the rest of the range — everyday art silk drapes at one end, pure Katan silk heirlooms at the other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage Care \u0026amp; Storage Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry clean for the first few washes to hold the depth of the charcoal and the zari finish; a mild cold hand-wash with a gentle detergent is safe thereafter. Never bleach — grey dyes shift towards brown or purple under harsh chemicals rather than simply fading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore flat, wrapped in a breathable cotton or muslin cloth, away from direct sunlight and damp. Dark neutrals show lint and stray fibres readily, so keep the wrap clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefold along different lines every few weeks to prevent permanent crease lines, which show sharply on dark shades, and press on low heat with a cotton cloth in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaree Length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.30 metres  |  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlouse Piece: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.90 metre included  |  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.10 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 7-day hassle-free return \u0026amp; exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepanaya.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView our return policy →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Panaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52213649506592,"sku":"45411","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thepanaya.com\/products\/dark-grey-art-silk-saree-blended-mix","provider":"The Panaya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}