Niharika — Black Linen Saree with Silver-Toned Border | Awadhalaya

Niharika takes its name from the misty band of stars across a night sky —
a deep dark ground with a little silver scattered through it. That is the feeling here.

There is a particular ease to a black saree. It asks nothing of you, goes with everything, and always looks considered — even on the days you weren't trying.

Kept plain and deep in an easy linen, a slim silver-toned border runs its length; the pallu resolves into silver stripes and a row of soft tassels. Nothing more — and it doesn't need more.

• FABRIC & FEEL
  Linen, in a deep, even black. It falls crisp and clean and holds its fold through a long day, rather than clinging or slipping.
• BORDER & PALLU
  A slim silver-toned woven border frames the black ground quietly. The pallu carries silver-and-black stripe bands and finishes in a row of tassels — the one flourish on an otherwise pared-back drape.
• BEST WORN FOR
  The ordinary days when you want to feel put-together with no effort — and, just as easily, an evening out, a gathering, or work that calls for something understated and sharp.
• STYLING
  Made for oxidised silver — jhumkas, a stack of bangles, a single ring. The styling blouse shown is a cream textured piece. (Blouse inclusion to be confirmed; shown for styling.)
• CARE
  Professional dry clean recommended for longevity. If hand-washing, use cold water and a mild detergent, and dry in shade.
• WHY WE CHOSE THIS PRODUCT
  A plain black saree is the hardest thing to get right — with nothing to hide behind, the fabric and the finish are everything. We chose this one because the linen gives it a real, crisp drape instead of a flimsy one, and the silver-toned border and tasselled pallu do just enough. It's the black saree we'd want in our own wardrobe: quiet, versatile, and made to be worn often.
• SPECIFICATIONS
  Fabric: Linen - Cotton
  Colour: Black, with a silver-toned border
  Border: Slim silver-toned woven border
  Pallu: Silver-and-black stripe bands with tassels
  
  Dispatch: Made to order. Carefully packed and dispatched within 15–25 days.