Black Cotton Saree With Dhakai Border

Fabric: Pure Gachhi Tussar Silk
Colour: Golden Yellow with Sap Green pallu and border
Length: 5.5 metres (inclusive of 1 metre running blouse piece)
Width: 45 inches
Blouse: Contrast green blouse piece with red hand-embroidered Gujrati stitch border included. Saree pre-stitching available at additional cost — please mention it at the time of order.
Occasion: Weddings, receptions, festive celebrations

• Free Shipping On All Prepaid Orders
• Cash On Delivery Available at ₹99
• Express Delivery Available at ₹300
• Orders Dispatched Within 1-2 Business days
• Estimated Delivery : 5-7 Business Days
  
  
  
  

At Aananda Collections, we do not offer refunds, returns, or exchanges as a general policy.

Exchange Eligibility

We do not have a general exchange policy. Exchange is only possible in the case of a damaged product.

• As most sarees are single pieces, if an exchange is not possible, a refund will be issued instead.
• Exchange must be requested within 24 hours of delivery with full evidence.
• Item must be returned unused, unwashed, with original tags and packaging.

Exchange Process

• Once your exchange is approved, we will arrange a pickup within 5–7 working days.
• If pickup is unavailable in your area, you may self-ship, and we will offer a credit note of up to ₹150 towards your shipping cost.

Processing Time

• Returned items will undergo a quality check.
• If eligible, a replacement saree will be shipped within 15 working days.
• If a replacement is not available, a refund will be initiated to the original payment method for the product and shipping charge (up to ₹150, if self-shipped).

Non-Exchangeable Items

We do not accept returns or exchanges on the following:

• Customized products
• Pre-draped sarees
• Sale items

However, in exceptional cases, exchanges or refunds may be considered at the sole discretion of management under the following conditions:

Damaged Products

If your item arrives damaged or the package appears tampered with:

• Do not accept the delivery.
• If accepted, immediately take a parcel opening video and clear photos of the damage.
• Items must be unused, unwashed, and in original packaging with tags.
• Email us within 24 hours of delivery at shopify.aanandacollections@gmail.com, including:Order ID Description of the issue Photo evidence and parcel opening video
• Cancellation Policy
• Orders can only be canceled within 2 hours of placing the order, provided they haven’t already shipped.

Contact Us:
For any return, exchange, or refund-related concerns, please contact us at:
📧 shopify.aanandacollections@gmail.com

The Dhakai Jamdani border on this saree draws from one of the Indian subcontinent's most celebrated handloom traditions — Jamdani weaving, originating in the region around Dhaka (in present-day Bangladesh) and recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. The Jamdani border technique uses the discontinuous supplementary weft method, where additional threads are individually woven into the base fabric by hand to create the characteristic geometric and floral patterns that define the Dhakai aesthetic. The white Jamdani border with red piping on this saree is a distinctly contemporary interpretation of this tradition — the crisp white of the handwoven border against the deep black body creates a graphic, high-contrast frame that is bold and modern, while the red piping adds a festive accent that connects the design to India's long tradition of using red as a marker of celebration and auspiciousness. The multicolour embroidered butas on the body introduce a second craft tradition — embroidery, where coloured threads are applied to the surface of the fabric using needle and thread to create raised, textured motifs. Unlike Jamdani weaving, where motifs are integral to the fabric structure, embroidery sits on the surface, creating a tactile depth and colour richness that complements the flat weave of the cotton ground. The combination of a handwoven Jamdani border and surface embroidery in a single saree is a distinctly Aananda design sensibility — bringing together two different craft traditions in a piece that is both heritage-rooted and thoroughly contemporary. This Black Cotton Saree with Dhakai Border is a designer piece that wears its craft credentials as boldly as it wears its colour.

All images are original photographs of the actual saree. Colour may slightly vary from the images due to photographic lighting and monitor settings. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly.