Heritage. Adai Veldhari, 

A sensational Kanjivaram pure silk handloom saree! This saree checks so many boxes! A vibrant Fanta orange color that is a favorite Kanjivaram color. Veldhari motifs all over the saree. These motifs are hand woven using "Adai" technique to get the vintage quality; this is quite rare today! Beautiful, Ganga Jamuna, Korvai borders in Pink and Mustard colors!! This will be an heirloom piece that you will proudly pass on to your daughter some day!

 Specification

• Category: Ladies
• Weave: Kanjivaram Handloom
• Material: Pure Silk
• Zari: Zero Zari
• Length: 5.3 meters
• Blouse Piece: Yes
• Body: Orange with Veldhari motifs in alternating Pink and Mustard colors. Veldhari motifs are hand woven by the weaver using a technique called "Adai".
• Border: Mustard and Pink Ganga Jamuna, Korvai border
• Pallu: Pallu has both mustard and Pink colors; seep rekhu (Comb) motifs
• Fall and Picot edge: Yes
• Trim: 2" Tassels

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.

Veldhari motif: A Neli is a wavy line which usually runs parallel to the border of the saree, sometimes along the entire body. It represents the metti or the toe rings. Veldhari is a neli or wavy line with dots inside the curves on either side. This is supposed to represent the Vel or spear of Lord Murugan.