Guide · 4 min read
How to sell old pattu sarees: a step-by-step guide
Step by step
- Gather your sarees. Include old pattu sarees, silk blouses with zari, pavadais, dhotis and loose zari borders. Damaged pieces count too.
- Send photos on WhatsApp. Two photos per saree are enough: the border and the pallu. Add any shop label or Silk Mark tag.
- Book a free pickup or visit a branch. An executive comes to your home at a time that suits you, or you walk in to any of our eight branches.
- Watch the testing. The zari purity is tested in front of you and the reading is explained before any offer.
- Get paid on the spot. Accept the offer and receive cash, UPI or a bank transfer immediately. There is no obligation to sell.
What to keep ready
- Your sarees, folded so the border and pallu are easy to reach
- A government photo ID
- Your UPI ID or bank details if you prefer not to take cash
Cash sale or saree exchange?
Many textile shops run exchange offers. Both can make sense; they suit different needs.
| Cash sale to a buyer | Exchange at a textile shop | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Money, paid on the spot | Store credit towards a new saree |
| Where you can use it | Anywhere | Only at that shop |
| Home pickup | Usually free | Usually not offered |
| Best for | Clearing old sarees for cash | Buying a new saree the same day |
Mistakes to avoid
- Selling to a doorstep vendor who will not test the zari in front of you.
- Burning or cutting zari at home to “check” it. It damages the saree and loses metal.
- Accepting an offer without knowing the purity reading and the silver rate used.
Questions people ask
Can I sell just one old silk saree?
Yes. There is no minimum. One saree or a whole trunk is fine.
Is home pickup really free?
Yes. Pickup and valuation are free, with no hidden charges and no obligation to sell.
How fast will I be paid?
Immediately after you accept the offer: cash on the spot, or UPI or bank transfer if you prefer.
Which cities do you buy old pattu sarees in?
Chennai, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Vellore, Vizag, Tiruvannamalai, Arani and Hubballi, with free home pickup around each branch.
Get your saree valued for free
Send photos of the border and pallu. We reply with a rough estimate and book a free home pickup.