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Bhavana Handlooms

Kanjivaram Kalamkari Pavadai + Top set

Kanjivaram Kalamkari Pavadai + Top set

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Kanjivaram Silk cotton Pavadai (full skirt) with hand painted Kalamkari panel is a sensational combination! Contrast color Top features yoke with intricate Kanjivaram motifs. Natural materials provide a soft, non-itchy wear for your little one's comfort.

Specifications

  • Category: Girls
  • Weave: Kanjivaram Handloom
  • Craft: Hand painted Kalamkari
  • Material: Silk Cotton
  • Pavadai Style: full skirt with small buttas all over. Skirt features stunning Hand painted Kalamkari panel with zari border at the bottom.
  • Top Style: Sleeveless Top is Mock Rajputi style with intricate Kanjivaram motif Yoke and center slit.
  • Opening:Skirt: Adjustable hooks; Top: Back full open with Hooks
  • Lining: Yes

Description

Kanjivaram Handloom, the “Queen of Silks” is from the temple town of Kanchipuram located in Tamil Nadu. This weave has been in existence since the Chola dynasty 1000 years ago. Kanjivarams are known for their bright contrast border and Pallu; this is possible because the body and borders are woven separately and then joined by a 3 shuttle technique called “Korvai” which requires two weavers.  zari, which is the fine gold thread that embellishes the saree, is an integral part of Kanjivaram. This adds to the brilliant luster of the motifs on the border and Pallu; and sometimes buttas all over the body. It is woven with 3-ply silk threads called “Murukku Pattu”. This along with the gold zari lends to its weight. This weave has many intricate motifs and unique colors. E.g. Gandaberunda, Yaazhi, M S Blue, Maanthulir green.

 

Hand Painted Kalamkari is one of the most prized; dreamy and ethereal painting techniques in the art realm. Kalamkari, as a word, is derived from the term “kalam”, meaning pen, and “kari”, which means craftsmanship. The exquisite art of Kalamkari is an ancient form of textile painting and can be dated back to 6th century BC. Steeped in mythology, Hand-painted kalamkari flourishes in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh. Artists use natural, vegetable dyes and earthy hues on fabric. Given the intricacy and detail attached to the technique, it follows a mind blowing series of 23 steps.
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