Mustard and Red Kalamkari Kanchipuram Saree
More in Kalamkari Kanchipuram$390.00
Unstitched blouse piece included
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Color: Mustard
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A deep red body worked in fine mustard lattice runs into a slate blue pallu where a whole scene has been painted by hand on this Kalamkari Kanchipuram saree. A reclining deity rests beneath lotus blooms while musicians and a peacock move below, each figure outlined with the kalam and coloured in natural dye. The border holds its dark red with bands of gold and ochre. Narrative panels like this are the oldest use of Kalamkari, made to be read as much as worn. A ceremonial saree for weddings and temple occasions.
- What's included
- Falls and Pico done. Unstitched blouse material
- Weave
- kalamkari kanchipuram
- Sub-weave
- Kanchi Pattu
- Craft
- hand painted
- Motif
- Woven lattice and hand painted deities
- Care
- Dry clean only. Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to protect the hand painted natural dyes.
The craft
Kalamkari Kanchipuram
Kalamkari is a centuries old hand painting art from Andhra Pradesh, most famously from Srikalahasti, where every motif is drawn freehand with a bamboo pen called a kalam and set with natural dyes. Scenes from mythology, temples, peacocks and lotuses are painted onto silk over many patient days. A wearable work of art, treasured for festivals, weddings and special occasions.
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