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,...
“Meet the Artist” was an event sponsored by Sarangi and was hosted at the new Paduka Store in Alwarpet. The second edition featured “N. Vijay Siva”. Vijay Siva’s background: Born to Smt. Akhila Siva and Sr. A.N. Siva on 29th...
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...
Photo Courtesy: Prakash Bala “Meet the Artists” was an event sponsored by Sarangi and was hosted at the new Paduka Store in Alwarpet. The first edition featured “Ranjani and Gayatri”. Ranjani and Gayatri or RaGa as they are now know...
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...
