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Akankha Yellow Assam Motif Cotton Linen Handloom Saree

Rs. 2,800.00
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DESCRIPTION

Rooted in Assam, yet easy to wear far beyond traditional occasions, Akankha is an ivory cotton linen saree detailed with distinctive Assam-inspired motifs in red and green.

The soft neutral body allows the motifs to stand out, while the richly patterned border and pallu bring depth and character to the drape. The cotton-linen fabric gives Akankha a naturally elegant texture, making it a versatile choice for Bihu, Durga Puja, pujas, cultural gatherings, festive lunches, daytime celebrations and contemporary occasion wear.

For women who love regional Indian textiles but prefer something light, polished and easy to restyle, Akankha bridges heritage and modern dressing beautifully.

For Assamese and Indian women living away from home, it is also a meaningful way to carry a visual story from Assam into festivals and cultural occasions wherever life takes you.

Rooted in Assam. Made for the life you aspire to live.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Product Name Akankha
Product Type Cotton Linen Saree
Primary Colour Soft yellow
Accent Colours Red and Green
Fabric Cotton Linen
Motif Assam-Inspired Motifs
Border Contrasting red and green geometric motif border
Pallu Detailed Assam-inspired patterned pallu with tassels
Design Character Contemporary, culturally rooted and elegant
Origin / Inspiration Assam, India
Saree Length 5.6 meter
Saree Width 1.20 meter
Blouse Piece Included – Unstitched
Blouse Piece Length 1 meter
Fall Available as an Add-On on request
Petticoat Available as an Add-On
COD Available for eligible Indian orders and PIN codes
Occasion Bihu, Durga Puja, puja, cultural events, festive lunches and daytime celebrations
Season Suitable for year-round wear, particularly daytime and warm-weather occasions
Care Dry clean recommended
Country of Origin India

Rooted in Assam, yet easy to wear far beyond traditional occasions, Akankha is an ivory cotton linen saree detailed with distinctive Assam-inspired motifs in red and green.

The soft neutral body allows the motifs to stand out, while the richly patterned border and pallu bring depth and character to the drape. The cotton-linen fabric gives Akankha a naturally elegant texture, making it a versatile choice for Bihu, Durga Puja, pujas, cultural gatherings, festive lunches, daytime celebrations and contemporary occasion wear.

For women who love regional Indian textiles but prefer something light, polished and easy to restyle, Akankha bridges heritage and modern dressing beautifully.

For Assamese and Indian women living away from home, it is also a meaningful way to carry a visual story from Assam into festivals and cultural occasions wherever life takes you.

Rooted in Assam. Made for the life you aspire to live.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Product Name Akankha
Product Type Cotton Linen Saree
Primary Colour Soft yellow
Accent Colours Red and Green
Fabric Cotton Linen
Motif Assam-Inspired Motifs
Border Contrasting red and green geometric motif border
Pallu Detailed Assam-inspired patterned pallu with tassels
Design Character Contemporary, culturally rooted and elegant
Origin / Inspiration Assam, India
Saree Length 5.6 meter
Saree Width 1.20 meter
Blouse Piece Included – Unstitched
Blouse Piece Length 1 meter
Fall Available as an Add-On on request
Petticoat Available as an Add-On
COD Available for eligible Indian orders and PIN codes
Occasion Bihu, Durga Puja, puja, cultural events, festive lunches and daytime celebrations
Season Suitable for year-round wear, particularly daytime and warm-weather occasions
Care Dry clean recommended
Country of Origin India
STORY

Some dreams begin loudly.

Others grow quietly within us.

Akankha speaks of aspiration, the wishes we carry, the places we hope to go, and the pieces of home we choose to take with us along the way.

Its soft yellow cotton-linen body feels calm and understated. Across it, red and green Assam-inspired motifs appear in small, deliberate details before opening into a richly patterned pallu.

There is tradition in the saree, but it never feels confined by it.

Wear Akankha for Bihu with family. Drape it for Durga Puja or a daytime celebration. Take it to an Assamese cultural event far from home. Or style it with a contemporary blouse for a lunch, exhibition or intimate gathering.

Because heritage does not have to remain exactly where it began.

Sometimes it travels with our ambitions.

Akankha, a story of Assam, woven for wherever life leads you.

Styling Inspiration

For Bihu & Assamese Cultural Celebrations

Pair Akankha with a red, green or matching saree blouse, handcrafted jewellery and a bindi. Its Assam-inspired design makes it an elegant choice for Bihu celebrations, Assamese association events and cultural programmes without requiring heavy festive styling.

For Durga Puja & Puja Mornings

The ivory body with red accents works particularly well for Durga Puja, pujas and daytime festive gatherings. Add traditional jewellery, flowers and a contrasting blouse for a more celebratory expression.

For Contemporary Festive Dressing

Pair Akankha with a sleeveless high-neck or structured blouse, minimal jewellery and clean hair. This keeps the silhouette modern while allowing the motif-rich border and pallu to remain the focal point.

For Festive Lunches & Daytime Events

Akankha works beautifully for festive lunches, wedding-related daytime events, family celebrations, exhibitions and cultural gatherings where you want a saree that feels special without looking overly formal.

For the Indian & Assamese Diaspora

For women living away from Assam or India, Akankha offers a contemporary way to wear Assam-inspired Indian textiles for Bihu, Durga Puja, Indian community celebrations and cultural programmes abroad.

Its ivory palette and regional detailing allow it to feel rooted in India while fitting easily into a modern global wardrobe.

FAQs

What is Akankha?

Akankha is an soft yellow cotton linen saree with Assam-inspired motifs in red and green, designed for Bihu, Durga Puja, cultural events, festive gatherings and contemporary occasion wear.

What fabric is Akankha made from?

Akankha is made from cotton linen, combining the comfort of cotton with the distinctive texture and structure associated with linen-blend fabrics.

What motifs does Akankha feature?

Akankha features Assam-inspired motifs and geometric detailing across its soft yellow body, border and pallu, highlighted in red and green.

Is Akankha an Assam-inspired saree?

Yes. Akankha is designed around motifs and visual references inspired by Assam, giving the saree a distinct regional identity while keeping the styling contemporary.

Is a cotton linen saree comfortable for daytime wear?

Yes. Cotton-linen sarees are well suited to daytime functions, festive lunches, cultural programmes and longer celebrations, particularly for shoppers looking for a saree with texture without the heaviness of more ornate festive fabrics.

Is Akankha suitable for Bihu?

Yes. Its Assam-inspired motifs and contemporary styling make Akankha a meaningful choice for Bihu celebrations, Assamese cultural programmes and community gatherings.

Can I wear Akankha for Durga Puja?

Yes. The soft yellow, red and green palette works beautifully for Durga Puja, especially for daytime pandal visits, pujas, festive lunches and community celebrations.

Can Akankha be worn for a wedding function?

Yes. Akankha is particularly suitable for daytime wedding functions, intimate celebrations, festive lunches and cultural wedding events where you prefer an understated cotton-linen saree over heavier silk or embellished styles.

Is Akankha suitable for cultural events?

Yes. Its Assam-inspired motifs and detailed pallu make it well suited to cultural programmes, exhibitions, literary events, regional gatherings and craft-focused occasions.

How should I style an soft yellow Assam motif saree?

Pair Akankha with red, green, soft yellow or a deeper contrasting blouse. Traditional jewellery creates a festive look, while a structured sleeveless blouse and minimal accessories give the saree a contemporary expression.

Is Akankha suitable for the Assamese diaspora?

Yes. Akankha is a meaningful choice for Assamese communities living elsewhere in India and around the world, particularly for Bihu, community gatherings, cultural programmes and Indian festivals.

Can I wear Akankha to an Indian cultural event abroad?

Yes. Akankha's Assam-inspired motifs make it an elegant way to represent regional Indian design at cultural programmes, Assamese association events and Indian community celebrations abroad.

Can someone who is not Assamese wear Akankha?

Absolutely. Akankha can be worn by anyone who appreciates regional Indian textiles, Assam-inspired design, cotton-linen sarees and contemporary craft-led fashion.

Does Akankha come with a blouse piece?

Yes. Akankha includes an unstitched blouse piece, allowing you to tailor it according to your measurements and preferred style.

Is fall added to Akankha?

Fall can be added on request by selecting the Fall Add-On while placing your order.

Can I buy a petticoat with Akankha?

Yes. A petticoat is available as an Add-On and can be selected while ordering.

Is Cash on Delivery available?

Yes. Cash on Delivery (COD) is available for eligible Indian orders and PIN codes. COD availability can be checked during checkout.

Where can I buy Assam motif cotton linen sarees online?

You can shop Assam-inspired cotton and cotton-linen sarees online at Apaapi, including Akankha and other sarees designed around the textile stories, motifs and cultural landscape of Assam.

Some dreams begin loudly.

Others grow quietly within us.

Akankha speaks of aspiration, the wishes we carry, the places we hope to go, and the pieces of home we choose to take with us along the way.

Its soft yellow cotton-linen body feels calm and understated. Across it, red and green Assam-inspired motifs appear in small, deliberate details before opening into a richly patterned pallu.

There is tradition in the saree, but it never feels confined by it.

Wear Akankha for Bihu with family. Drape it for Durga Puja or a daytime celebration. Take it to an Assamese cultural event far from home. Or style it with a contemporary blouse for a lunch, exhibition or intimate gathering.

Because heritage does not have to remain exactly where it began.

Sometimes it travels with our ambitions.

Akankha, a story of Assam, woven for wherever life leads you.

Styling Inspiration

For Bihu & Assamese Cultural Celebrations

Pair Akankha with a red, green or matching saree blouse, handcrafted jewellery and a bindi. Its Assam-inspired design makes it an elegant choice for Bihu celebrations, Assamese association events and cultural programmes without requiring heavy festive styling.

For Durga Puja & Puja Mornings

The ivory body with red accents works particularly well for Durga Puja, pujas and daytime festive gatherings. Add traditional jewellery, flowers and a contrasting blouse for a more celebratory expression.

For Contemporary Festive Dressing

Pair Akankha with a sleeveless high-neck or structured blouse, minimal jewellery and clean hair. This keeps the silhouette modern while allowing the motif-rich border and pallu to remain the focal point.

For Festive Lunches & Daytime Events

Akankha works beautifully for festive lunches, wedding-related daytime events, family celebrations, exhibitions and cultural gatherings where you want a saree that feels special without looking overly formal.

For the Indian & Assamese Diaspora

For women living away from Assam or India, Akankha offers a contemporary way to wear Assam-inspired Indian textiles for Bihu, Durga Puja, Indian community celebrations and cultural programmes abroad.

Its ivory palette and regional detailing allow it to feel rooted in India while fitting easily into a modern global wardrobe.

FAQs

What is Akankha?

Akankha is an soft yellow cotton linen saree with Assam-inspired motifs in red and green, designed for Bihu, Durga Puja, cultural events, festive gatherings and contemporary occasion wear.

What fabric is Akankha made from?

Akankha is made from cotton linen, combining the comfort of cotton with the distinctive texture and structure associated with linen-blend fabrics.

What motifs does Akankha feature?

Akankha features Assam-inspired motifs and geometric detailing across its soft yellow body, border and pallu, highlighted in red and green.

Is Akankha an Assam-inspired saree?

Yes. Akankha is designed around motifs and visual references inspired by Assam, giving the saree a distinct regional identity while keeping the styling contemporary.

Is a cotton linen saree comfortable for daytime wear?

Yes. Cotton-linen sarees are well suited to daytime functions, festive lunches, cultural programmes and longer celebrations, particularly for shoppers looking for a saree with texture without the heaviness of more ornate festive fabrics.

Is Akankha suitable for Bihu?

Yes. Its Assam-inspired motifs and contemporary styling make Akankha a meaningful choice for Bihu celebrations, Assamese cultural programmes and community gatherings.

Can I wear Akankha for Durga Puja?

Yes. The soft yellow, red and green palette works beautifully for Durga Puja, especially for daytime pandal visits, pujas, festive lunches and community celebrations.

Can Akankha be worn for a wedding function?

Yes. Akankha is particularly suitable for daytime wedding functions, intimate celebrations, festive lunches and cultural wedding events where you prefer an understated cotton-linen saree over heavier silk or embellished styles.

Is Akankha suitable for cultural events?

Yes. Its Assam-inspired motifs and detailed pallu make it well suited to cultural programmes, exhibitions, literary events, regional gatherings and craft-focused occasions.

How should I style an soft yellow Assam motif saree?

Pair Akankha with red, green, soft yellow or a deeper contrasting blouse. Traditional jewellery creates a festive look, while a structured sleeveless blouse and minimal accessories give the saree a contemporary expression.

Is Akankha suitable for the Assamese diaspora?

Yes. Akankha is a meaningful choice for Assamese communities living elsewhere in India and around the world, particularly for Bihu, community gatherings, cultural programmes and Indian festivals.

Can I wear Akankha to an Indian cultural event abroad?

Yes. Akankha's Assam-inspired motifs make it an elegant way to represent regional Indian design at cultural programmes, Assamese association events and Indian community celebrations abroad.

Can someone who is not Assamese wear Akankha?

Absolutely. Akankha can be worn by anyone who appreciates regional Indian textiles, Assam-inspired design, cotton-linen sarees and contemporary craft-led fashion.

Does Akankha come with a blouse piece?

Yes. Akankha includes an unstitched blouse piece, allowing you to tailor it according to your measurements and preferred style.

Is fall added to Akankha?

Fall can be added on request by selecting the Fall Add-On while placing your order.

Can I buy a petticoat with Akankha?

Yes. A petticoat is available as an Add-On and can be selected while ordering.

Is Cash on Delivery available?

Yes. Cash on Delivery (COD) is available for eligible Indian orders and PIN codes. COD availability can be checked during checkout.

Where can I buy Assam motif cotton linen sarees online?

You can shop Assam-inspired cotton and cotton-linen sarees online at Apaapi, including Akankha and other sarees designed around the textile stories, motifs and cultural landscape of Assam.

SHIPPING

1.We offer worldwide shipping, with shipping charges automatically calculated at checkout based on cart’s content.
2.We have free shipping for domestic orders.
3.We have free shipping for International shipping above 10000.
4. We ship in 2-3 working days, however, any delays will be communicated to the customer via email/phone.
5. AWB number will be communicated once product is shipped.

1.We offer worldwide shipping, with shipping charges automatically calculated at checkout based on cart’s content.
2.We have free shipping for domestic orders.
3.We have free shipping for International shipping above 10000.
4. We ship in 2-3 working days, however, any delays will be communicated to the customer via email/phone.
5. AWB number will be communicated once product is shipped.

RETURNS

1. We offer hassle free 7 days return/exchange policy
2. Return/Exchange request can be raised through below google form:
Return/Exchange
Alternatively, you can also write us to writetoapaapi@gmail.com with your order id for return/exchange request.
3. Return pickup will be created within 48 hours of Return request.
4. Return requests will not be taken up after return window is over.
5. Refund will be initiated immediately after the return product is received in our warehouse to the source account.
6. If you wish to exchange a product, a credit note will be issued, which can be used to place a fresh order online.

1. We offer hassle free 7 days return/exchange policy
2. Return/Exchange request can be raised through below google form:
Return/Exchange
Alternatively, you can also write us to writetoapaapi@gmail.com with your order id for return/exchange request.
3. Return pickup will be created within 48 hours of Return request.
4. Return requests will not be taken up after return window is over.
5. Refund will be initiated immediately after the return product is received in our warehouse to the source account.
6. If you wish to exchange a product, a credit note will be issued, which can be used to place a fresh order online.

WASH CARE

1. Dry Clean.
2. Slight irregularities are a nature of handcrafted products.
3. Machine wash is not suggested.
4. Do not soak.

1. Dry Clean.
2. Slight irregularities are a nature of handcrafted products.
3. Machine wash is not suggested.
4. Do not soak.

Client Spotlights

About Us

Our team at Apaapi has been putting their heart into spreading love through sarees and apparel. Born out of passion for outfits which were designed using enchanting colours and unique motifs of North-East, but not usually available in the market, Apaapi aims to bring the products handcrafted by the magical weavers with warmth of their love from India's North East. In all this Apaapi is continuously trying to redefine handloom by merging the contemporary aesthetics that matches the taste of young India.

Every product of Apaapi has its special journey as it goes through weeks of work and craftmanship before it gets ready to be launched. The process of weaving is a celebration of centuries old tradition and the authenticity of crafts in India and every Apaapi diva, who embraces Apaapi carries the love, beauty and magic that continues to shine throughout. 

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