Know Your Saree

A handwoven saree represents the culmination of multiple skills in designing, weaving technique, selection of yarn and zari, concepts behind the border and motif and these are specific to the weaving cluster from where the sari originates. Here is a guide to understanding all aspects of a saree to help you choose in an informed manner.

Muthu Kattam Motif in Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Muthu Kattam Motif in Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Vijayalakshmi Ganesh August 21st, 2019 3 minute read

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Muthu Kattam Motif is a popular style used extensively to create stripes or repeating patterns that usually run the full width of the kanchipuram silk sari...

The Handwoven Saree - ethnic wear of choice for Indian women

The Handwoven Saree - ethnic wear of choice for Indian women

Vijayalakshmi Ganesh March 8th, 2019 5 minute read

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The handwoven saree is quintessentially Indian, and represents everything Indian in women today. While the saree is the preferred ethnic wear of choice...

Arai Maadam Motif in Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Arai Maadam Motif in Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Vijayalakshmi Ganesh January 8th, 2019 3 minute read

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Arai maadam motif in kanchipuram Silk sarees is one such motif that represents the meaning of relationships. It is a weave that appears to be uniform in...

Rudraksham Motif in Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Rudraksham Motif in Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Vijayalakshmi Ganesh December 8th, 2018 4 minute read

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Rudraksham Motifs in Kanchipuram Silk Sarees have an ascetic charm that signifies peace and power. It is thought to have spiritual and medically curative...