This week, we look at some Kanjivaram sari motifs that have stood the test of time for centuries. Unfailingly popular, these lovely designs are virtual must-haves in the collection of every Kanjivaram sari user. The annapakshi or mythical swan is...
Every Kanjivaram sari, with its exquisite designs, has a fascinating story to tell. Centuries old motifs, popular to this day, have typically been inspired by exquisite temple art or drawn from Mother Nature. But the weaver’s restless eye, his endless...
We, at Sarangi would like to share with you, some of the appreciative messages that we have received from our esteemed customers. It gives us great happiness when our patrons share their Sarangi “feel beautiful” moment! I am a great...
International Women’s Day is upon us and continuing with our exploration of the world of colour, what better occasion than to muse over the inseparable link between women and colours? What are those colors that best capture the essence of...
Crimson, scarlet, ruby, or rose – red by any name universally stands for passion, danger, and love. As an instinctively identifiable symbol of the life force, red plays a seminal role in Indian cultural traditions. In Kundalini Yoga, red represents...
In sunshine drenched India, it’s no surprise that the color yellow evokes associations deeply entrenched in the collective consciousness. Call it basanti as north Indians do, or manjal, the term used by southerners, yellow is prominent among India’s sacred colors,...
Think Indian saris and the first association that arises is color – strong, vivid and saturated, with resonances that go beyond aesthetics. As every artist knows, color plays a seminal role in every aspect of life. Universally, colors speak the...
Shopping is not an experience everyone enjoys. And shopping for that perfect kanjivaram sari is all the more difficult, in most sari stores. Be it the task of finding suitable parking space, to dealing with over-zealous sales staff, to being made to...
As shared with you in our previous blog, Sarangi – the Kanjivaram sari store, in association with Margazhi.org presented “Moods of Margazhi” – a unique photographic celebration of the Margazhi season – one of the largest music and dance festivals. The...
