H - Prized & Rare : Works by M Kailasam

Parvai Collector’s Series

Handwoven Kota Doriya Saree with Real Zari & Hand-Painted Kalamkari by M. Kailasam

This saree is a one-of-a-kind textile collectible, crafted through a rare confluence of heritage weaving and master-level hand-painting. Every thread and brushstroke carries the imprint of India's finest artisans and an unbroken tradition of excellence.

This piece has been created for the true art collector — someone who values provenance, story, and integrity in craftsmanship.

Product Details

• Base Fabric: Handwoven Kota Doriya from Kaithun, Rajasthan

• Weave Composition:

  • Warp: Pure cotton (132 SS) and 20/22 denier China silk

  • Weft: Pure cotton (100 S) and 20/22 denier China silk

• Zari: Real metal zari made with 5% gold on red silk thread

• Technique: Traditional Fly Shuttle Jaala loom

• Surface Design: Entire saree hand-drawn and hand-painted using the Kalamkari tradition

• Artist: Shri M. Kailasam, National Award-winning Kalamkari master, assisted by Shrimati Kamala

• Dye Materials: 100% natural dyes — derived from roots, bark, minerals, and flowers

Timelines

• Pre-loom preparation: 20 days

• Weaving time: 26 days

• Hand-painting (Kalamkari): 40 days

• Total Human Hours: Over 450 person-hours

• Artisans Involved: 4-5 weavers and 2 handpainting artists 

Dimensions

• Length: 6 meters

• Width: 46 inches

• Weight: 427 grams

• Blouse: Not included

Care Instructions

Treat this saree as a fine collectible. Dry clean only when necessary. Steam press gently before use. Store in a breathable cotton bag, away from harsh light, humidity, and moisture . Avoid folding along the same creases repeatedly to preserve the hand-painted artwork and delicate weave. Handle with the reverence it deserves — as you would any piece of living, wearable art.

Important Notes

• This saree is one-of-a-kind and will not be recreated.

• Slight irregularities in weave or brushwork are natural and reflect the authentic handmade process.

• Product colours may vary slightly due to lighting or display differences. 

Ethical Commitment

Every individual involved in the making of this saree has been paid fair, dignified wages. No part of this process is outsourced to exploitative systems. Parvai stands for complete transparency, human-centred craft, and cultural integrity.

About the artist

 A Sacred Collaboration: M. Kailasam x Parvai

Since 2017, Parvai has had the rare honour of working with Shri M. Kailasam, one of India's most revered living Kalamkari artists. A National Award recipient, Shri Kailasam Garu's practice is not merely about decoration — it is the preservation of a sacred lineage. His artworks, featured on platforms both national & internation place him in a rare echelon of Indian textile masters.

At Parvai, we do not seek embellishment — we seek meaning, craft lineage, and soul. That is why our sarees are not printed or mass-painted; they are slowly, patiently hand-drawn by this iconic figure and his only collaborator: his wife, Shrimati Kamala.

The Works He Has Created for Parvai

Each sari painted by Shri Kailasam is a bespoke canvas — meticulously planned to match the geometry of our handwoven fabrics. No motif is repeated. No design is commercial. Every piece is one-of-one — made with the same reverence he offers to temple cloths and spiritual scrolls.

His contributions to Parvai include:

• Mythologically inspired drapes, drawn from the Ramayana, Bhagavatam, and Andhra temple murals

• Botanical and avian studies, rooted in natural form but imagined through his deeply stylized lens

• Textiles as visual storytelling, where no element is decorative without meaning

• Kalamkari works exclusively rendered using natural dyes, prepared by hand from herbs, roots, and minerals

• Over 25 original pieces, each taking between 40 -80 days just to paint

These are not products. These are spiritual artefacts.

Why It Matters

Working with Shri M. Kailasam is not a design decision.
It is a philosophical alignment.

Parvai believes in slow making, fair pay, and textile revival grounded in respect — not nostalgia. In Kailasam Garu, we found not just an artist but a torchbearer of India’s endangered narrative textile tradition, willing to lend his legacy to a new chapter of responsible luxury.

Every saree he paints for Parvai is accompanied not just by a certificate — but by a story, a lineage, and a silent vow:
That beauty need not come at the cost of exploitation. That art must be preserved by living it.

Note For Collectors and Connoisseurs

Additional images of this saree are available upon request.
Parvai retains full discretion in sharing further visuals due to the rare and valuable nature of this piece.

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