Know How we Calculate Sarees Zari Purity & Selling Price

Border

The decorative edge running along both sides of the saree. Width and zari density determine value.

Body

The main fabric area of the saree. The zari work (plain, butta, or oosi) affects the price.

Stole (Pallu)

The decorative end piece of the saree. Usually has the most elaborate zari work and highest value.

Jacquard Saree (₹20,000 - ₹60,000)

Jacquard sarees feature intricate woven patterns in both border and body. The zari content in Jacquard sarees typically has a moderate silver-to-copper ratio.

Full Gold Saree (₹60,000 - ₹1,20,000)

Full Gold sarees have extensive gold and silver zari throughout the entire saree. These are the most valuable category with the highest precious metal content.

✦ Border ✦

The border is one of the key factors in determining a saree's value. Wider and more intricate borders mean more zari content and higher value.

Border 1 (2.5 inch)

1. Plain: A plain border with a single zari weave pattern.
2. Butta (Design): A border with butta (floral/motif) patterns woven into the zari.
3. Oosi (Line): A border with fine line zari patterns.

Border 2 (2 inch)

1. Jacquard: Jacquard border with complex woven zari design.
2. Mutthu Seer: Border with pearl-like zari motif design.

✦ Body ✦

The body of the saree contributes significantly to its overall zari content and value.

Body Types

1. Plain: A plain body with minimal or no zari work.
2. Butta (Design): Body with decorative butta (motif) patterns.
3. Oosi (Line): Body with fine line zari weaving.
Butta (.5 x 1 inch): Small butta design measuring 0.5 x 1 inch.

✦ Stole (Pallu) ✦

The pallu (stole/end piece) is typically the most ornate part of a saree with the highest zari density.

Pallu Types

1. Jacquard: Full Jacquard pallu with intricate woven zari patterns throughout.
2. Mutthu Seer: Pallu with pearl-drop (Mutthu Seer) zari motifs.