Deep Violet and Magenta Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Saree with Varisaipet Border Kaduva giving the drape a rich

giving the drape a rich

The warm mustard/gold border is constructed in the korvai tradition with dense gold zari rows in the varisaipet tradition

the pale pink creating a refined and unexpected contrast to the vivid vermilion body — the border framing the saree softly without overpowering the richness of the body colour

all-over glow rather than scattered motifs

The finest of fabrics fused with expertly crafted designs

Deep Violet and Magenta Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Saree with Varisaipet Border Kaduva giving the drape a richA Tamil family in Princeton, New Jersey, is attending a Brahmotsavam at the local temple, and the women of the family are dressing for the evening procession. This Kanjivaram pure silk saree presents itself in deep violet a colour that carries both the stillness of the night sky and the richness of a temple sanctum woven in the Lightweight Silk tradition with finer 2 ply and 3 ply mulberry silk yarns. Fine horizontal lines run across the body creating