Parvai Real Zari Silk Sari

This Kancheepuram Sari is woven in pure mulberry silk (2ply 4 Ply ) and 5G Tamil Nadu Zari using the traditional three-shuttle technique, in a classic contrast of Bright Pink( mittai pink ) and Deep mauve( kottapaku))The lower border measures 6.25 inches, including a 5-inch zari band, while the upper border measures 3.35 inches, with a 1.75-inch zari band. The body is organised into 2-inch square checks, formed through fine veldhari and muthu-line detailing. Within these checks are alternating stylised paisley motifs and chakra or sun motifs, creating a strong, measured rhythm across the field. The border is built as a rich traditional zari pettu, with repeated kattu-style geometric compartments. The sari is completed with a traditional petni pallu, opening into a dense floral brocade in zari. Its total weight is approximately 780 grams, of which 330 grams is zari and 450 grams is silk, meaning zari forms roughly 42% of the sari’s total weight. This substantial use of zari, together with the pure silk, three-shuttle construction and petni pallu, gives the sari its distinctive weight, structure and richness.

This sari is part of Parvai’s commissioned recreation practice, developed with a patron family to revisit and reconstruct an older sari from their own collection while retaining its original design language, proportions and technical character.