Colour Variations - Katansi
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Colour Variations

You may notice a slight difference between the colour you see on your screen and the actual saree you receive. This is completely normal — and here is why.

Same silk — how the colour shifts
Saree under yellow light
Yellow indoor light
Looks more peach-warm and orange-toned
Saree in natural daylight Natural daylight
The true colour — soft dusty pink
Saree in low light
In shade / low light
Looks more dusty mauve and deeper
Same saree. Three different lights. Always trust natural daylight to see the real colour.
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Every screen shows colour differently

Mobile phones, tablets, and laptops all have different screens. Some screens are brighter, some are more warm, some show more blue. The same saree image can look slightly different on an iPhone, a Samsung, or a laptop — even when the photo is the same.

Same photo — three different screens
iPhone warm screen
Warm
iPhone
Laptop accurate screen Accurate
Laptop
Android cool screen
Cool
Android
Same photo. Same saree. The colour shifts depending on the device you are viewing it on.
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Indoor vs outdoor photography

Most of our sarees are shot in natural daylight or studio lighting. Outdoor shoots can make colours look brighter and more vivid. Indoor studio lights can sometimes make colours appear slightly warmer or cooler. We try our best to show the most accurate colour in every photo.

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Lighting when you receive the saree

When you open your saree at home, the lighting in your room also affects how the colour looks. A saree that looks deep red under warm yellow lights may look more bright-red in natural white light. Always view your saree near a window for the most accurate colour.

Same saree — two different lights
Saree under yellow light
Yellow indoor light
Looks warmer and more orange than the real colour
Saree in natural daylight Natural daylight
Closest to the true, real colour of the saree
Tip: Always check your saree near a window in daylight to see the real colour.
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Silk and zari reflect light differently

Pure Banarasi Sarees are woven with real zari threads. Depending on the angle and light, the same saree can look lighter or darker, more golden or more silvery. This is the natural beauty of the fabric — not a defect.

Same zari — different light angles
Zari in direct light Direct light
Zari looks bright and golden — very vivid
Zari in low light Low light
Same zari looks deeper and subtle — still beautiful
This is not a defect. It is the natural character of handwoven zari silk.

Our Promise to You

We photograph every saree carefully and do not edit colours beyond basic brightness correction. What you see is as close to real as we can make it. A slight variation of 5–10% in shade is natural and not considered a quality issue.

Honest. Handcrafted. Yours.

Still unsure about a colour?

WhatsApp us before ordering — we will send you a video of the saree in natural light so you can see the exact colour before you buy.

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