Floral motifs in Kanjivarams
Motifs offer a new dimension to the visual appeal of a traditional sari, upholding a unique creative expression within the craft. Plant...
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Sreemathy
May 16, 20186 min read
Jewellery and Kanjivarams
Indian jewellery is as old as civilisation itself. Excavations of the ancient Indus Valley civilisation, in fact, yielded examples of...
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Sreemathy
May 16, 20184 min read
Kanjivarams – Checks and Stripes
The weavers of Tamil Nadu possess a skillful mastery over the weaving of checks and stripes. The simple concept of checks and stripes has...
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Sreemathy
May 13, 20183 min read
Motifs in Kanjivaram Sarees
Over the centuries, a range of several patterns has become characteristic of kanjivaram sari designs. These motifs and patterns were not...
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Sreemathy
May 13, 20186 min read
Colours of Kanjivaram – Black and white
The history of the colours of the kanjivaram sari is carved out of a lifelong fascination with South India’s traditions and social norms....
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Sreemathy
May 13, 20184 min read
Colors of Kanjivarams – Blue
In this edition of Varna Sutra, we turn to the colour of infinity, a symbol of vastness: the universally loved shades of blue...
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Sreemathy
May 13, 20186 min read
Colour of Kanjivarams – Yellow
The kanjivaram is made only more beautiful by the rich symbolism woven into its drape, which is in itself aesthetically lovely. Just as...
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Sreemathy
May 13, 20185 min read
Colours of Kanjivaram – Red
South India has one of the finest textile traditions, one that combines the skill of master craftsmen with elements of design, colour and...
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Sreemathy
May 13, 20184 min read
Colours of Kanjivarams – Green
India has always been a country of colour; from the vibrant hues of our market places and the diverse palettes of our natural landscapes,...
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