{"product_id":"tanvi-1","title":"Tanvi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karnataka Mulberry Silk\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-ply Mulberry Silk (20–22 Denier)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-ply Mulberry Silk (18–20 Denier)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 698 g\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZari:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2G Gold Tested Zari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.5 metres\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.27 metres\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlouse Fabric:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90 cm (included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handwoven on a traditional pit loom using a jacquard mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanvi is the inaugural design developed by Parvai in collaboration with the traditional silk weavers of Molakalmuru, Karnataka—a weaving cluster celebrated for its centuries-old silk weaving heritage and recognised today with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Conceived as an homage to the understated elegance of South Indian textiles from the 1950s and 1960s, the sari reinterprets familiar design elements through contemporary colour, proportion, and craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body is woven with finely articulated gold zari checks that create a subtle architectural grid across the silk. Rather than dominating the surface, the checks gently animate the fabric, allowing the remarkable lustre of Karnataka mulberry silk to remain the defining visual element. The interplay of the woven structure with light gives the sari a quiet brilliance that changes with movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Tanvi’s defining characteristics is its extraordinary shot colour. The rich body appears as an intense jewel-toned magenta, created through the careful interplay of contrasting warp and weft colours. Deep blue, crimson, and magenta silk combine to produce a colour that continually shifts with changing light, revealing remarkable visual depth while remaining unmistakably vibrant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sari is framed by contrasting deep indigo borders, richly brocaded in 2G tested gold zari. Classical floral scrolls are woven alongside traditional geometric divisions and finely articulated ornamental bands, creating a border that is both balanced and richly detailed. The measured proportions preserve the elegance of the sari while providing a striking visual frame to the checked body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pallu culminates in a magnificent composition centred around a pair of seven-inch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoni paisley motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Richly ornamented with scrolling foliage and flowering vines, these paisleys draw inspiration from the classical decorative vocabulary found across historic South Indian silks. Parallel zari bands beneath the motifs provide structure and rhythm, allowing the monumental paisleys to become the visual centrepiece of the sari. The accompanying blouse continues the border detailing, ensuring a harmonious finish to the ensemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aarthi Natarajan\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Parvai\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annie Thomas\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Weaver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ashwin Vanjre\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rajesh Vanjre\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetni:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vijayatha\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheyas and Team\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Loom Team:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately six artisans involved in warping, sizing, and loom preparation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of Weaving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Molakalmuru, Karnataka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Loom Preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22 days\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaving Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 32 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parvai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46927679815831,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/7341\/0875\/files\/tanvi_2ed.jpg?v=1784100902","url":"https:\/\/www.parvai.com\/products\/tanvi-1","provider":"P A R V A I","version":"1.0","type":"link"}