tanwi

Tanwi is a sleeveless malai cotton blouse in the Sabyasachi cut: a deep V neckline, wide shoulder straps and two angled panels that meet in a point beneath the bust, closing with hooks at the front. It is plain, so it partners printed, woven and bordered sarees equally well.

At a glance

• Fabric & work: Soft malai cotton, plain, with no print or embellishment.
• Neckline: Deep V.
• Sleeves: Sleeveless, with wide straps.
• Cut: Sabyasachi cut, with angled under-bust panels and a hook front.
• Colours: beige, black, bottle green, firoza, green, mango yellow, mustard yellow and purple.
• Fit: See the size guide on this page.
• Best for: Office wear, Durga Puja and family get-togethers.

Style it with

In bottle green this sleeveless malai cotton blouse sits well under a white tant with a red border or a mustard Dhakai jamdani; the black works with almost any printed cotton saree. Add oxidised silver jhumkas for day, a slim gold chain for evening.