• Deep plum wine-purple handloom pure soft silk saree, portrait
  • Abheri Shyama Lahari short-folded to show the body and border
  • Full length of the saree long-folded, showing body, border and pallu
  • Fine gold-toned linear pattern with botanical sprigs on the plum silk body
  • Pallu with repeated vertical ornamental trails in gold-toned zari
  • Plain deep plum blouse piece with no zari border
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Abheri Shyama Lahari

Abheri Shyama Lahari

₹13,999.00
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Abheri Shyama Lahari is a handloom pure soft silk saree named for Raaga Abheri, from our Raaga Layam collections. A deep plum wine-purple body carries fine vertical gold-toned linear detailing with regularly spaced botanical sprig motifs, meeting a border of closely spaced gold-toned zari lines before opening into a pallu of repeated vertical ornamental trails.

Silk Mark certified — Silk Mark Organisation of India
Silk Mark Tagged — A Mark of Pure Silk Authenticity.
  • Fabric: Pure soft silk, handloom woven.
  • Silk Mark: Dispatched with a Silk Mark tag, issued under the authority of the Central Silk Board of India — our promise that every thread is genuine.
  • Weave: Fine vertical gold-toned linear detailing with regularly spaced botanical sprig-like woven forms on the body, multiple closely spaced gold-toned zari lines forming the border, and repeated vertical ornamental trails on the pallu.
  • Colour: Deep plum wine-purple body, border and pallu throughout.
  • Blouse: Attached matching deep plum blouse piece, plain, without a zari border.
  • Measured length: 5.5 m saree plus 0.8 m blouse piece (approximate).
  • Collection: Raaga Layam — named for Raaga Abheri.
  • Included: The Prabha's Heritage Journal, a printed note carrying the care instructions, blouse stitching ideas and the story behind this saree's raaga name.
  • Brand: Prabha's Heritage.

Note: Every effort is made to capture the saree's true colour. Slight variation of 10–15% may occur because of lighting during photography and differences in device display and colour calibration.

Questions buyers ask about this saree

Is this genuine pure silk, and is it handloom?

Yes. Abheri Shyama Lahari is pure soft silk, handloom woven. It is dispatched with a Silk Mark tag, affixed before the saree leaves us.

What is the design on the body of this saree?

Fine vertical gold-toned linear detailing runs across the body, with regularly spaced botanical sprig-like woven forms set into the pattern.

What does the border look like?

Multiple closely spaced gold-toned zari lines form the border, keeping the design restrained and linear rather than heavily ornamented.

What does the pallu look like?

The pallu carries repeated vertical ornamental trails on the same deep plum ground, framed by the same multi-line zari borders seen elsewhere on the saree.

What does the name Abheri Shyama Lahari mean?

It is named for Raaga Abheri, a Carnatic raaga known for its lyrical, expressive quality, and belongs to our Raaga Layam collection. Shyama Lahari evokes a wave of deep, dusky colour, reflecting the saree's rich plum tone.

Does this saree come with a blouse?

Yes. A plain matching deep plum blouse piece comes attached, without a zari border.

What is the length of this saree?

Approximately 5.5 metres of saree plus a 0.8 metre blouse piece.

Is fall and pico done before dispatch?

No. We do not offer fall, pico or other finishing services. The saree reaches you unfinished, so your own tailor can complete it to your preference along with the blouse.

What is the Heritage Journal?

Every saree is sent with the Prabha's Heritage Journal, a printed note that carries the care instructions for your saree, blouse stitching ideas, and the story behind the Carnatic raaga the saree is named for. It is ours to give, not something you need to ask for.

How should I care for this silk saree?

Dry clean only, to protect the silk and the zari. Keep it away from water, perfume and deodorant, air it after each wear before it goes back into the wardrobe, and store it wrapped in soft muslin so the fabric can breathe. Refold it periodically to prevent crease lines and zari stress, and keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight. Always fold and store flat rather than hanging it for long periods.

What occasions suit this saree?

Its restrained, linear design and deep plum tone suit festive occasions, traditional celebrations, wedding guest dressing and elegant occasion wear where a quieter, more sophisticated saree is preferred over a heavily embellished one.

What jewellery goes with this saree?

An antique-finish necklace set or a temple necklace from Pavizham by Prabha's Heritage suits this saree's deep plum tone and gold-toned detailing well, paired with coordinating Jhimikki. A Lakshmi necklace or a restrained Kasumala is a good alternative for a more festive South Indian look. Keep the jewellery proportionate rather than heavily layered, so the saree's fine linear body and pallu remain visible. A traditional low bun with jasmine and a classic bindi complete the look.

Will the colour look exactly like the photographs?

We photograph every saree as accurately as we can, but a variation of roughly 10 to 15 percent can occur because of lighting during photography and differences in screen calibration. Deep plum and wine tones are especially sensitive to screen calibration, so for stronger colour confidence WhatsApp us at +91 7356777369 and we will arrange a live daylight video where feasible.

How quickly will it reach me?

Dispatch is normally 2–3 business days, then 3–5 business days to major metros and 5–7 elsewhere in India, with free standard shipping on prepaid orders.

Can I return or exchange this saree?

An eligible return or exchange must be raised within 48 hours of delivery, with the saree unused and unworn and its tags, invoice and packaging intact. Please note that an unboxing video is required at the time of opening your parcel — without it, return or exchange requests cannot be processed. For full details, please read our Returns and Exchange Policy.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide to supported destinations. Customs duty and local charges are payable by the recipient.

Styling Tip

Style Abheri Shyama Lahari with an antique-finish necklace set or an elegant temple necklace from Pavizham by Prabha's Heritage, paired with coordinating Jhumkas/Jhimmikis. The antique/temple character complements the saree's deep plum tone and gold-toned woven detailing while retaining the graceful, heritage-led personality of the saree. For a slightly more festive South Indian presentation, a Lakshmi necklace or restrained Kasumala from Pavizham by Prabha's Heritage would also complement it beautifully. Keep the jewellery proportionate rather than heavily layered so that the saree's fine linear body and decorative pallu remain visible. Complete with a traditional low bun with jasmine, classic bindi and understated South Indian makeup.

Blouse Stitching Tips

Asymmetric Self-Pleat Blouse with Elbow Sleeves — Recommended

Use the plain matching blouse fabric with a high, modest neckline and fully covered back. Introduce a small arrangement of controlled self-fabric pleats beginning to one side of the neckline, tapering into the upper bodice.

Pair with clean fitted elbow-length sleeves finished entirely in the same blouse fabric.

Modest Overlap-Panel Blouse with Mid-Length Sleeves

Create a high, fully covered overlapping front panel using only the matching blouse fabric. This should be a constructed overlay rather than a deep wrap neckline.

Keep the back completely covered and pair it with simple mid-length sleeves.

A very fine self-fabric piping can define the panel edges. The result is understated, elegant and appropriate to the saree's sophisticated character.

Centre-Pleated Blouse with Traditional Short Sleeves

Keep the neckline and back high and modest. Introduce a narrow centre-front panel of fine vertical self-fabric pleats, paired with clean traditional short sleeves.

The vertical pleating creates a subtle relationship with the fine linear rhythm visible across the saree body without attempting to reproduce its woven design.

No zari, contrast fabric, stones or unrelated embroidery is necessary.

Heritage Styling Note: The blouse designs shown are styling inspirations curated by Prabha's Heritage. Customers are welcome to adapt these ideas in consultation with their preferred tailor to create a personalised look.

Care and Wash

  • Dry clean only to preserve the richness of the silk and zari
  • Avoid direct contact with water, perfumes, or deodorants
  • Air the saree after every use before returning it to your wardrobe
  • Store wrapped in a soft muslin cloth to allow the fabric to breathe
  • Refold periodically to prevent stubborn crease lines and zari stress
  • Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain colour vibrancy
  • Do not hang for long durations — always fold and store flat

With the right care, every Prabha's Heritage saree becomes a timeless piece to be cherished for generations.

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