Handloom Banarasi sarees: Traditions of a thousand years
Handloom Banarasi sarees are the result of ancient craftsmanship and a continuous inflow of cultural influences. With their stunning zari…
How to spot an authentic Kanchipuram handloom silk saree
There’s a certain pride in owning a genuine, handwoven Kanchipuram silk saree. Yet, with the numerous varieties in the market,…
How do you identify a handloom saree?
Handloom, or handwoven, sarees are art that you can wear. Products of human skill and experience, handloom sarees are crafted…
Natural-dyed Kanchipuram silk sarees, revived by RmKV
For millennia, silk threads were dyed using natural ingredients. The creation of synthetic dyes transformed this practice, and natural dyeing…
What makes Kanchipuram korvai silk sarees so special?
The korvai technique is unique to handwoven Kanchipuram silk sarees, and creates a brilliant contrast of colours and textures. The…
The hands behind the handloom
The weaver who crafts a handwoven Kanchipuram silk saree is just one of many highly-skilled artisans who contribute to its…
Handwoven ikat sarees – A tale of trade and tradition
A tale of trade and tradition
The colours of Kanchipuram
The rich tones of Kanchipuram silk sarees reveal the most telling details about the town, whether it’s the sacred hymns…
Five events that shaped the modern-day saree
The saree that occupies our wardrobes and cultural consciousness today is the product of several pivotal periods in our history….
THE TEMPLE MOTIF: Where weaving meets worship
Like the structure that inspires it, the temple motif is subtle and yet rich with meaning. Could the temple pattern…