{"product_id":"dariya-40","title":"Syahi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParvai Original - Syahi \u0026amp; Natural Yellow on Venkatagiri Fine Count Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sari begins with an exceptionally fine-count cotton, handwoven in Venkatagiri by traditional weavers skilled in working with delicate yarns. The fabric is light, soft and fluid, yet its construction demanded remarkable precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe zari checks were carefully measured to create the exact spaces required for the approximately three-inch wooden blocks that would later be printed onto the sari. The weave was therefore developed in anticipation of the print, with every proportion calculated at the loom itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in Bagru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce woven, the sari travelled to Bagru, where it was entrusted to highly experienced senior block printers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting on such a fine and delicate cotton requires exceptional control. Each motif had to be registered neatly within the woven grid, with careful attention to pressure, alignment and dye application. The clean finish across the sari is the result of deeply practiced skill rather than mechanical uniformity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchival Patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design draws from older Indian block-printing traditions and archival pattern vocabularies. Small traditional motifs, including forms such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeepak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuhri Patashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are arranged within the zari checks to create a disciplined yet intricate surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of these patterns come from wooden blocks that have been in use for decades, carrying forward a visual language that has survived through generations of printers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darker areas are created using Syahi, the traditional iron-based black associated with Bagru printing. The yellow-to-mustard tones are developed from natural dye sources including turmeric and pomegranate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palette is intentionally muted. Natural dyes do not have the brightness or saturation of synthetic colours; their beauty lies in softness, depth and tonal variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe actual sari may appear softer and more subdued in colour than it does in photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio lighting, phone cameras and screen brightness can intensify natural colours, while the textile in person has a gentler, earthier quality. The Syahi has depth rather than a flat blackness, and the yellow sits within a quieter spectrum of ochre and mustard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis restraint is an inherent part of naturally dyed cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, Delicate \u0026amp; Collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sari belongs to a particularly fine and delicate category of handwoven cotton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts luxury lies in refinement rather than weight: the fineness of the yarn, the precision of the zari checks, the accuracy of the block printing, the archival vocabulary of the motifs and the natural colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is light and beautifully fluid to wear, but should be handled with care. For us, it carries the character of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollectible textile, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone that can be worn, treasured and preserved over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 250 Person-Hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach sari represents more than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 person-hours of skilled work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across weaving, preparation, natural dyeing, block printing, washing and finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor variations in weave, print or natural colour are inherent to the handmade process and are not defects. They are signatures of the human hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.5 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.27 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 480 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently hand-wash separately in cold water with mild detergent. Avoid soaking or rubbing the printed surface. Dry naturally in the shade and avoid prolonged direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is a very fine cotton, take care around sharp jewellery and rough surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Parvai Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its heart, this sari is a meeting of two highly skilled traditions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision weaving in Venkatagiri and masterful hand-block printing in Bagru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently hand-wash in cold water with mild detergent\u003cbr\u003eDry in shade\u003cbr\u003eAvoid direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight irregularities in weave or print are not defects, but signatures of the handmade process, reminders of the human hand. At its core, this sari is not just about technique, but continuity of knowledge, of material, and of intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parvai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47624705245335,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/7341\/0875\/files\/C4AE2E91-BB8F-4A5D-9919-94C71CDBA631.jpg?v=1788204032","url":"https:\/\/www.parvai.com\/products\/dariya-40","provider":"P A R V A I","version":"1.0","type":"link"}