APARNA

Parvai's Promise

Our products are inspired by real people and places and carry a lot of stories with them. What we produce and wear tells a story about ourselves and our environments, and knowing how our clothing is made more significant connects us to the world around us. We promise to tell you everything we can about our products.

• Occasion wear yet versatile
• Three shuttle weaving
• An all-climate fabric, hypoallergenic & breathable
• Soft and smooth texture & luxurious comfort
• Easy to drape
• Easy to care for and will retain its beauty for years - (Something we are a big believer in).
• Craftwork requiring over 200 person-hours
• Artisans fully paid dignified wages
• Available as a single piece only
• Environmental friendly & sustainable process and product

Product

Every product is made with ethically sourced raw materials and dignified work ethics and assures absolute traceability. We enthusiastically share these details to encourage craft patrons to imagine the product's results or to see their lives improved.

A beautiful Kanchipuram silk sari handwoven in a combination of yellowish-green and pinkish-red creates a vibrant contrast that is both eye-catching and elegant. The delicate white and pink lines on the body add a subtle intricacy, while the gold kaayiru motifs bring a touch of traditional charm. The temple korvai at the junction of the body and border is a lovely detail, showcasing the craftsmanship of Kanchipuram sarees.

The pallu's seer lines, reminiscent of classic Kanchipuram designs, enhance the overall aesthetic, making it perfect for special occasions. Pairing it with a plain pinkish-red blouse that features the border motif lines is a smart choice, as it ties the whole look together beautifully. This sari is sure to make a statement!

Dimensions:

• Length - 5.5 meters
• Width - 1.27 meters
• Blouse - 1 meter
• Weight - 780 gms
• Garment care: Take care of your garment, for these are heirloom pieces that patrons can pass across generations. We recommend gently hand-washing these sarees in cool water with mild detergent. Shade dry these sarees & avoid drying them under direct sunlight.

Process

Hand-crafted products have true personality; they express character, skill and culture. Who designed the product? Was there an inspiration behind the design? How do you know that the garment was made with love? How would you know if those who made them were healthy, motivated, and happy artisans? The only way is to observe and appreciate the process. We allow the process to be seen there by empowering the patron to see the impact they yield on the process.

• Woven in: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
• Woven with: Pure mulberry silk - 2-ply warp and four-ply weft
• Technique:  Handwoven on a traditional 3-shuttle floor loom with jacquard
• Pre-loom preparation time: 8 days
• Weaving process: 15 days

People

At Parvai, craft people matter and through our products, our mission is to shed light on the people we work with, for they matter the most to us. We work to bring a positive change in the lives of those who make our products.

We encourage patrons to ask us about them as it is the first step to bringing change.

Who Made My Clothes? / Are They Safe? / Are They Empowered? / Can They Afford To Live dignified lives? / Are They Free?

Parvai answers these critical questions regarding the people who work on our products. We love the people who make our products and do not enslave, endanger, exploit, overwork, harass, abuse or discriminate. We believe in giving a face to all who uphold and uplift the world of craft and human heritage. At Parvai, the patron meets the maker.

• Dyers: Shohan Babu and his team of 2 dyers
• Preloom Preparations: nearly six people are involved in warping, sizing, winding, loom setting, etc.
• Petni: Shanthi and Lakshmi
• Designed by: Ane Thomas
• Master Weaver : Mariyappan
• Woven by: Keshavan & Mariyappan

Perspective

Parvai products have the power and ability to motivate and encourage both artisans and patrons to think, ask questions, seek answers, build ethical practices and ultimately evolve themselves and the communities they live in to be advocates of change for social change comes through people and their unique perspectives and creative ideas. Our Kanchipuram sarees are much more than motifs and colour combinations. Our humble attempt is to open your mind to the value of silk, the beauty of constructing a comfortably luxurious heavier ply and appreciates the technical nuances of a highly evolved art form.

Other questions

Note: This product is handwoven, so there might be slight irregularities. Imperfections and variations in the product cannot be termed defects, as these are intrinsic to the handmade process. The product colors may vary due to the light sources or your monitor setting.

Do you want to know more? We are available at +917358550888 (WhatsApp) & happy to speak to you about our creations.