If you have been shopping for sarees online, you must have seen the words "lichi silk" everywhere. So what exactly is it? In simple words, lichi silk is the market name for a soft, smooth woven saree fabric with a gentle shine, usually decorated with small zari motifs and a rich pallu. At Zeraine, our lichi sarees are art silk (man-made silk) jacquard, woven in Surat – and every saree in this guide is ₹899.
What is lichi silk, really?
"Lichi silk" is not a special type of pure silk. It is a name used in saree shops and online stores for a style of woven saree – smooth fabric, a light sheen, and a pattern made right in the weave (jacquard), not printed on top. Most lichi sarees in this price range are made from man-made fibres, and ours are art silk. The good news: art silk is easier to look after and much kinder on the budget.
A typical lichi saree has three parts:
- Body with butti – small repeated motifs woven in gold-tone zari. "Pokiya butti" means these small round buttis spread across the saree.
- Zari border – a wider woven border, often with a vine or paisley pattern.
- Rich pallu – the pallu usually has zari stripes or a contrast colour, so it looks grand when you drape it over your shoulder.
Lichi-style vs other festive sarees
Compared to Paithani-style or Kanjivaram-style sarees, lichi sarees have a simpler look – small buttis instead of big peacock motifs or temple borders. So they work for many occasions: a family puja, a haldi, a kitty party or a wedding.
7 lichi art silk sarees we love
All seven are ₹899 and part of our Any 2 for ₹1,299 offer – add any two from the offer to your cart and the discount applies automatically at checkout.
1. Lichi Art Silk Saree with Pokiya Butti – Rani Pink
A bright rani pink body covered in small gold zari buttis, with a wide zari border and a striped pallu. A happy colour for haldi, mehendi or a family puja.
₹899 · Free shipping across India
2. Lichi Art Silk Saree with Pokiya Butti – Rama Blue
Rama blue (a deep sea-green blue) with a contrast rani pink pallu. This colour looks fresh in daylight and rich under evening lights.
₹899 · Free shipping across India
3. Lichi Art Silk Saree with Pokiya Butti – Yellow
Sunny yellow with an orange-red striped pallu and gold zari. A natural pick for haldi functions and morning poojas.
₹899 · Free shipping across India
4. Lichi Art Silk Saree with Pokiya Butti – Bottle Green
Deep bottle green with a pink pallu – a classic pairing that suits wheatish and dusky skin tones beautifully. Good for weddings and sangeet nights.
₹899 · Free shipping across India
5. Lichi Art Silk Saree with Pokiya Butti – Navy Blue
Navy blue with gold buttis and a pink pallu. Dark enough for evening functions, and the pink keeps it festive rather than formal.
₹899 · Free shipping across India
6. Lichi Art Silk Saree with Pokiya Butti – Orange
A bold orange with a purple-and-gold striped pallu. If you love bright colours in family photos, this one will stand out.
₹899 · Free shipping across India
7. Lichi Art Silk Saree with Copper Zari Weave – Wine
A different look from the same family: wine body with all-over copper zari weave and tassels on the pallu. Quieter and more elegant – nice for office functions and receptions.
₹899 · Free shipping across India
Styling tips for lichi sarees
- Pick the blouse from the pallu. The easiest trick: match your blouse to the pallu or border colour, not the body. A rama blue saree with a rani pink blouse, or a bottle green saree with a pink blouse, looks instantly festive.
- Let the pallu show. The striped zari pallu is the best part, so try an open pallu or a neat pleated pallu pinned at the shoulder so it falls nicely in photos.
- Pleat with care. Smooth art silk can slip, so use 2–3 safety pins at the pleats and shoulder for an all-day neat drape.
Caring for your lichi art silk saree
- Dry clean for the first wash, or gently hand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent. Do not soak for long and do not wring.
- Dry in shade, away from direct sunlight, so colours stay bright.
- Iron on low heat from the reverse side, and avoid pressing hard on the zari.
Good to know before you order
Delivery usually takes 5–7 days. You can pay by Cash on Delivery anywhere in India (we confirm COD orders by phone before dispatch), or pay online with UPI or cards and use code PREPAID10 for 10% off. Please note that PREPAID10 does not combine with the Any 2 for ₹1,299 offer. Returns are accepted within 3 days (₹150 return charge).
Want more colours? See the full Lichi Silk Sarees collection, or mix and match from the Any 2 for ₹1,299 edit.
Note: we sell art silk (man-made silk) jacquard sarees, not pure silk. Colours can look slightly different on different phone screens.