Sarangi Journal

“Rain is grace. Rain is the sky giving to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.” ~John Updike Rain has an effect of making everything appear more beautiful – the grass seems greener, the trees appear fresher, the...

Kanjivaram saris are much sought after due to their beauty, quality and grandeur. The varied motifs are primarily responsible for this popularity. The weaving of these beautiful designs into the rich cloth is time taking and is worked upon with...

Vine- The curving beauty of creeper vines has for long inspired textile weavers across India. According to Indian tradition, the peepal and banyan symbolize the Tree of Life. Kanjivaram Saris feature vines as symmetrical borders, picked out in zari or...

India has always been glorified and recollected as a country engaged with Colours, Festivals, Culture, Food, and Clothes. To a stranger, the varied traditions, colours and stories may seem like a chapter out of an epic tale. But every festival,...

Kanjivaram saris adds elegance and beauty to the appearance of every woman who wears it. The sari is suitable for most occasions, be it formal or casual. Despite this ease of wearing- cleaning, storing and maintaining the kanjivaram sari is...

Paisley – is a term describing a droplet-shaped motif . The traditional Paisley’s are  made using the twill tapestry technique whereby the weft threads (horizontals) forming the pattern were woven back and forth around the warp (vertical) threads only where...

Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Varusha Pirappu or Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Vishu in Kerala…it is time for traditional New Year celebrations. Famous temple cities in Tamil Nadu like Madurai, Kumbakonam and Kanjeevaram organize celebrations, often with local...

The lustrous beauty of zari work is undoubtedly one reason for the enduring popularity of the Kanjeevaram brand name. Intricate motifs acquire an added charm when picked out in zari threads while its golden shimmer is the perfect complement to...

Mango with emerald green or sunny yellow with tomato red? Wide or slim border? Checks or stripes? Or how about zigzags for a change? Selecting a Kanjivaram sari that appeals to you and suits you, can be quite daunting, given...