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G.V Corporation, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Kanjivaram Silk Cotton Saree Korvai Border - Orange w/ Khaki

Kanjivaram Silk Cotton Saree Korvai Border - Orange w/ Khaki

Regular price $179.00 USD
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A beautiful korvai border Kanjivaram saree in a unique color combination! Bright orange body has small chakram motifs throughout. Border is in a subtle Khaki color which compliments the bright orange color of the body well. Intricate zari mayil and chakram motifs on the border!

 Specification

  • Category: Ladies
  • Weave: Kanjivaram Handloom
  • Material: Silk + Cotton
  • Length: 5.3 meters
  • Blouse Piece: Yes, Plain Khaki with zari motif border
  • Body: Orange with chakram (Wheel) zari motifs all over
  • Border: Korvai border in Khaki color with zari motif
  • Pallu: Khaki color with zari motifs
  • Fall and Picot edge: 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.

Korvai is a 3 shuttle technique where the body and borders are woven separately and then joined together. It requires two weavers. Korvai is a Tamil word formed by combining “Korthu + Vangarthu” meaning a Joint. 

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