Parvai Speaks

No work, No business, No food on the table

Survival and sustenance, like two sides of a coin, are forever the motivating factors that propel the actions of one and all. A cyclic activity, as it may seem but forms the core of our existence....

Struggles since March 2020

Food has always been one of the most essential and basic necessities for living beings. Human beings are no different. The availability of food sources, methods of eating, types of food choices, a...

Vadivelu's fifty-year odyssey in the handloom industry

Eighteen thousand days. That’s how long Vadivelu has been dedicating his life to a craft he loves. In a workplace set alight by young talent and bustle, Vadivelu, a man of few words, resembles a ...

Covid Lockdown and the Rainstorm

An article in Times of India ‘Lockdown leaves 30,000 silk weavers jobless in Tamil Nadu’, made me think of the “circle of life & Survival of the fittest”. How vital this phenomenon of having th...

Adai Weaving

On Saris and Passion With Effie Thomas

Effie Thomas, Founder and Director of the AHC Foundation and The Parvai Shop. Effie Thomas brings a certain crackling energy to the room, or rather, to the virtual meeting. She dons a million-dolla...

Indian Pride- In homage to Mahatma Gandhi

In colonial India, who could have imagined that someone would liberate the nation through the khadi cloth. Yesterday India celebrated Gandhi Jayanti to commemorate the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and ...

बापू

For us at the AHC Foundation, Gandhi Jayanthi holds a special significance. Last year while we celebrated the 150th year of the birth of the Mahatma, not only were we celebrating the life and teach...

Our Tribute to the Mahatma

दे दी हमे आजादी बिना खडग बिना ढ़ाल साबरमती के संत तूने कर दिया कमाल. गांधी जयंती कि शुभकामनाएं Prerna ******************* "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of oth...

Karpasi - A Dream Come True

Karpasi is a dream project for everyone here at the AHC Foundation. And like most dreams, it was not an easy one to realize.You may ask, why?? What’s impossible about weaving a cotton sari?? Cotto...

The Informed Buyer

As much as the weaver and products are valuable to the chain of production in the handloom industry, a key player in the process is the consumer. Without the demand or desire to purchase a bespoke ...

Shipping Policy

Shipping is free across India. For international orders, shipping charges are calculated on actual courier costs and will be communicated for approval before dispatch. All orders are processed and shipped only after payment has been successfully received and confirmed. Standard orders are dispatched within 7–10 business days from the date of purchase. If you require urgent dispatch, we can arrange to ship your order within 2–5 business days, subject to production readiness and courier availability, at an additional charge based on your location. We work with trusted courier partners such as India Post, Delhivery, Blue Dart, DHL, and other reliable logistics providers to ensure safe and timely delivery. Once dispatched, deliveries within India typically take 2–7 business days, while international deliveries generally take 7–15 business days via express courier, depending on the destination, customs clearance, and local courier networks. Please note that all delivery timelines are estimates and may be affected by factors beyond our control, including public holidays, weather conditions, customs inspections, or courier service delays.

Satisfied or refunded terms and conditions

Customers may return a product purchased from our store within two (2) days of receipt, only under the following circumstances: 1. The product has visible defects or damage that affect its overall quality. 2. The product received does not match the specifications mentioned on our website or communicated during the sale. Please note that returns will not be accepted for reasons other than the above. As every product is carefully crafted, we trust that customers make informed purchases after reviewing the detailed images and descriptions provided on our website. Returned items must be unused, in their original packaging, and in pristine condition. We reserve the right to refuse returns that do not meet these criteria or if the return policy is misused. Refunds will be initiated only after the product has been received and inspected by our team. Read more

Our Customer Centric Approach

At Parvai, we are deeply committed to providing the highest level of support to our patron community. Our customer support team ensures that every patron understands what each product represents, both in its tangible quality and intangible meaning. From how a fabric feels on the skin to the story of the hands that made it, we are always ready to engage in open, detailed conversations about our products, processes, people, and perspectives. For any queries, assistance, or feedback, please feel free to reach out to us:
Registered Address:
Parvai
HQ10, Primus Building
Door No: SP-7A, Guindy Industrial Estate
Chennai – 600032, IndiaGSTIN: 33AAOPE2089B1Z1
Email: enquiry@theparvaishop.com
Phone: +91 73585 50888

Secure payments, with receipts and record

Your trust and safety remain at the heart of every purchase made with Parvai. We offer a number of secure options as follows.: Bank Transfer Details
Account Name: Parvai
Bank Name: HDFC Bank Pvt. Ltd.
Account Number: 50200048299545
IFSC Code: HDFC0000082
For NEFT / RTGS / IMPS transfers, please ensure payment is made only to the above account in the name of Parvai.
UPI Payment Details
UPI ID: aneparvai@okhdfcbank
UPI Number: +91 73585 50888Secure Online Payments (Razorpay)
To ensure a safe and seamless online payment experience, we have integrated the Razorpay payment gateway into our website. Card Payment link options are also available upon request for convenient and secure transactions.