Padma
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- Artisan Background
- Perspective
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Handwoven Kanchipuram Korvai Silk Sari
Parvai pays homage to Kanchipuram, a city steeped in tradition and artistry, renowned for producing iconic, masterfully woven textiles. This sari embodies the fusion of design simplicity, contrasting colour palettes, intricate weave patterns, and premium raw materials, all shaped by skilled artisans. Each creation is intended to be cherished, showcasing its historical significance and enduring quality as heirloom pieces that transition seamlessly across generations. Here are some inspiring facts about the sari that underscore its remarkable value and significance:
- The sari employs traditional Korvai weaving techniques, including petni and adai methodologies, which are instrumental in achieving the complex designs and colour contrasts reminiscent of historical textiles.
- The sari’s design draws inspiration from a piece from the 1960s, showcasing the enduring quality of Kanchipuram silk.
- Constructed from pure mulberry silk with intricate gold zari embellishments, this piece represents a grand presence with luxurious drapability.
- The craftsmanship demands extensive labour, requiring approximately 300 person-hours from a dedicated team of four artisans, all compensated with fair wages.
- This approach underlines sustainability, ensuring the materials used are biodegradable and durable.
This Kanchipuram silk sari is celebrated for its intricate craftsmanship and vibrant colourway—a rich magenta balanced by a vintage mustard. The traditional veldhari designs, meticulously woven with gold zari, complement the signature Kamalam butta lines in the retta Petta format. The mustard pallu features a central zari band adorned with delicately crafted floral motifs, and is paired with a contrasting blouse, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
Dimensions
- Length: 5.5 meters
- Width: 1.27 meters
- Blouse: 1 meter
- Weight: 932 grams (Silk: approximately 710 grams; Gold zari: approximately 222 grams)
Garment Care
As an heirloom piece, care is essential. We recommend gentle hand washing with a mild shampoo in cool water, and avoid direct sunlight when drying in the shade. For optimal presentation, a swift stream pressing is recommended.
The creation process involves a series of 10 to 12 essential steps, including loom setup, design graph creation, sourcing raw materials, dyeing, warping, wefting, and weaving. A team of eight craftsmen, each with specialized skills, collaborates, ensuring high-quality outputs from conception to completion.
- Woven in: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Materials: Pure mulberry silk (2-ply warp and 4-ply weft) alongside gold zari
- Technique: Three Shuttle Traditional Floor Loom with adai
- Pre-loom Preparation: 22 days
- Weaving Duration: 38 days
- Motif: Kamalam motif
In an era where garment production often intersects with unethical practices, Parvai stands firm in supporting dignified working conditions and fair wages for artisans. Each sari is a testament to this commitment, executed entirely under our supervision, ensuring no exploitation occurs throughout the process. Key contributors include:
- Dyer: Shohan Babu and his team of 2 dyers
- Adai Maker: Selvan
- Preloom Preparations: Team of six for warping and sizing
- Petni Weavers: Mala and Shanti
- Master Weaver: Mariyappan
- Weavers: Mariyappan and Komalavalli
Commissioning and Customisation
At Parvai, commissioned work plays a significant role in reducing waste and fostering a more environmentally conscious narrative. The commissioning of a sari fosters a unique connection as clients witness the design evolution and weaving process firsthand. We strive to keep clients informed on their projects; in-depth loom visits can be arranged upon request. Custom designs stimulate innovation in weaving techniques, leading to reduced waste and a more environmentally conscious production approach. While bespoke pieces celebrate individuality, they may exhibit minor inconsistencies inherent in handweaving, particularly with adai techniques. The essence of slow fashion lies in these inherent nuances, reinforcing our belief in artistry over mass production.
This product is handwoven, so that slight irregularities might exist. Imperfections and variations in the product cannot be considered defects, as they are inherent to the handmade process. The product colours may vary due to the light sources or monitor settings.
We offer free shipping. Upon purchase, the product is dispatched within 7 to 10 business days. Returns are accepted within two days of delivery. Cancellation requests will be accepted strictly within 24 hours of placing the order.
Urgent shipping within 2-5 days can be arranged at an additional charge based on the shipping location.
Do you want to know more? We are available at +917358550888 (WhatsApp) & happy to speak to you about our creations.
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- Description
- Parvai's Promise
- Product Details
- Production Process
- Artisan Background
- Perspective
- Notes
Handwoven Kanchipuram Korvai Silk Sari
Parvai pays homage to Kanchipuram, a city steeped in tradition and artistry, renowned for producing iconic, masterfully woven textiles. This sari embodies the fusion of design simplicity, contrasting colour palettes, intricate weave patterns, and premium raw materials, all shaped by skilled artisans. Each creation is intended to be cherished, showcasing its historical significance and enduring quality as heirloom pieces that transition seamlessly across generations. Here are some inspiring facts about the sari that underscore its remarkable value and significance:
- The sari employs traditional Korvai weaving techniques, including petni and adai methodologies, which are instrumental in achieving the complex designs and colour contrasts reminiscent of historical textiles.
- The sari’s design draws inspiration from a piece from the 1960s, showcasing the enduring quality of Kanchipuram silk.
- Constructed from pure mulberry silk with intricate gold zari embellishments, this piece represents a grand presence with luxurious drapability.
- The craftsmanship demands extensive labour, requiring approximately 300 person-hours from a dedicated team of four artisans, all compensated with fair wages.
- This approach underlines sustainability, ensuring the materials used are biodegradable and durable.
This Kanchipuram silk sari is celebrated for its intricate craftsmanship and vibrant colourway—a rich magenta balanced by a vintage mustard. The traditional veldhari designs, meticulously woven with gold zari, complement the signature Kamalam butta lines in the retta Petta format. The mustard pallu features a central zari band adorned with delicately crafted floral motifs, and is paired with a contrasting blouse, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
Dimensions
- Length: 5.5 meters
- Width: 1.27 meters
- Blouse: 1 meter
- Weight: 932 grams (Silk: approximately 710 grams; Gold zari: approximately 222 grams)
Garment Care
As an heirloom piece, care is essential. We recommend gentle hand washing with a mild shampoo in cool water, and avoid direct sunlight when drying in the shade. For optimal presentation, a swift stream pressing is recommended.
The creation process involves a series of 10 to 12 essential steps, including loom setup, design graph creation, sourcing raw materials, dyeing, warping, wefting, and weaving. A team of eight craftsmen, each with specialized skills, collaborates, ensuring high-quality outputs from conception to completion.
- Woven in: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Materials: Pure mulberry silk (2-ply warp and 4-ply weft) alongside gold zari
- Technique: Three Shuttle Traditional Floor Loom with adai
- Pre-loom Preparation: 22 days
- Weaving Duration: 38 days
- Motif: Kamalam motif
In an era where garment production often intersects with unethical practices, Parvai stands firm in supporting dignified working conditions and fair wages for artisans. Each sari is a testament to this commitment, executed entirely under our supervision, ensuring no exploitation occurs throughout the process. Key contributors include:
- Dyer: Shohan Babu and his team of 2 dyers
- Adai Maker: Selvan
- Preloom Preparations: Team of six for warping and sizing
- Petni Weavers: Mala and Shanti
- Master Weaver: Mariyappan
- Weavers: Mariyappan and Komalavalli
Commissioning and Customisation
At Parvai, commissioned work plays a significant role in reducing waste and fostering a more environmentally conscious narrative. The commissioning of a sari fosters a unique connection as clients witness the design evolution and weaving process firsthand. We strive to keep clients informed on their projects; in-depth loom visits can be arranged upon request. Custom designs stimulate innovation in weaving techniques, leading to reduced waste and a more environmentally conscious production approach. While bespoke pieces celebrate individuality, they may exhibit minor inconsistencies inherent in handweaving, particularly with adai techniques. The essence of slow fashion lies in these inherent nuances, reinforcing our belief in artistry over mass production.
This product is handwoven, so that slight irregularities might exist. Imperfections and variations in the product cannot be considered defects, as they are inherent to the handmade process. The product colours may vary due to the light sources or monitor settings.
We offer free shipping. Upon purchase, the product is dispatched within 7 to 10 business days. Returns are accepted within two days of delivery. Cancellation requests will be accepted strictly within 24 hours of placing the order.
Urgent shipping within 2-5 days can be arranged at an additional charge based on the shipping location.
Do you want to know more? We are available at +917358550888 (WhatsApp) & happy to speak to you about our creations.
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Purchased products will be shipped out upon confirmation of payment from the payment gateway. We offer free shipping. Upon purchase, the product is dispatched in a minimum of 7 to maximum of 10 business days.
Urgent shipping within 2-5 days can be arranged at an additional charge based on the shipping location. The products will be delivered within a minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 working days. We only use professional and reliable courier services namely Delhivery, BlueDart and DHL for despach of our products.
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Customers may return a product purchased from our online store within 2 days upon receipt of the product, only under below stated circumstances: 1. Visible defects or damages that affect its overall quality of the product. 2. Product received does not match the specifications as mentioned on our website. Please note that returns will not be entertained for reasons other than quality issues or specification mismatches. refunds approved will be creduted to the source account within a minimum of 3 working days and maximum of 7 working days. Read More
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