Lepakshi

Handwoven Kanchipuram Korvai Silk Sari

Parvai's Promise

Parvai's tribute to the temple town of Kanchipuram works extremely close to the heart. Every Parvai Original is painstakingly designed and custom-weaved to precise technical specifications, making these sarees a technical wonder. Our Kanchipurams are woven to be worn repeatedly, passed from one generation to another, and occupy a place of pride in your wardrobe.

• Occasion wear
• Pure Silk, Pure Zari
• Easy to care for and will retain its beauty for years - (Something we are a big believer in).
• Labour Intensive craftwork 
• Artisans fully paid dignified wages

This exquisite Kanchipuram silk sari features interwoven checks in various shades of blue, orange, and magenta, beautifully contrasted by a classic burnt orange border and pallu. Delicate gold zari lines and circular motifs shimmer across the fabric, enhancing its elegance. The circular motifs are inspired by a 19th-century gold ring that was commissioned as temple jewelry to adorn the hand of a deity during a South Indian temple festival. The borders are artistically adorned with arrays of bud designs in gold, further highlighted by red muttu lines. Paired with a plain burnt orange blouse, this stunning drape captures the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of traditional textiles.

Dimensions:

• Length - 5.5 meters
• Width - 1.27 meters,
• Blouse - 0.85 meter
• Weight - 730 gms
• Garment care: Take care of your garment, for these are heirloom pieces that can be passed across generations. We recommend gently hand-washing these sarees in cool water with a mild shampoo. Shade dry these sarees & avoid drying them under direct sunlight. A swift stream press will bring out the best in the sari.

Each Parvai saree is woven in Kanchipuram in our looms. All materials, including the zari, are sourced ethically & tested for purity. This allows us to control the quality of our sarees from design to finish. We wish for every Parvai Kanchipuram to help restore the dignity & pride of the highly skilled weavers of this area and, in the process, lead to a better understanding & appreciation of the weave.

• Woven in: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
• Woven with: Pure mulberry silk - 2-ply warp, 4-ply weft and 5G pure gold zari
• Technique: Traditional floor loom with jacquard. 
• Pre-loom preparation time: 21 days
• Motif: Chakram motif inspired from 19th century jewelery, Mottu motif
• Weaving process: 28 days

"Do you ever wonder who made your clothes? If you don't do it yet, it is about time you did. Often, hand-made products are made at the cost of slave labour and inhuman working conditions. At Parvai, we ensure our process does not directly or indirectly support such practices, pay artisans their due & take pride in ensuring the saree we do not come at the cost of someone else's misery. Each saree is hence truly a labour of love. Our Kanchipuram silks are woven at our looms fully supervised by Parvai's team from design to finish."

• Dyers: Shohan Babu and his team of 2 dyers
• Preloom Preparations: Nearly six people are involved in warping and sizing.
• Petni: Mala & Shanti
• Designed by: Ane Thomas
• Master Weaver: Murugdoss
• Weaver: Shakthi

Our journey with Parvai began with an urge to create something special, which is why commissioned work is a big part of our story. Not only is it truly exclusive when you commission a sari, but you grow close to it over time as you see it being designed, the jacquards being created, the looms being set up and observing the weaving process. It is hard not to grow close to a sari you see being made from the start – truly yours. Our team aspires to keep our clients updated on the weaving process for commissioned projects – even loom visits can be arranged if requested.

Not only is commissioning a sari fulfilling, but it is also educational. Many times the designs we come up with a call for innovation from the weaver’s end with respect to the choice of reeds or jacquard equipment, or even loom set-up. And to see a sari woven, inch by inch, is a true ode to slow fashion & sustainability. Customised work also means dyeing is done precisely to fit the requirements of the sari leading to lesser wastage of resources – it is a much kinder process then. However, like all things hand-made, it comes with its drawbacks. For instance, small irregularities in weaving or minor errors in motifs are observed, especially when a sari is woven entirely in adai. After all, these are not machine-made to be 100% perfect. These minor irregularities do not impact the end quality of the product, nor do they show up when draped. Any sari that does not pass our QC checks is not sold and is archived, even if it is a special order. But the charm lies in knowing a hand-made item comes with these minor irregularities, which are a true mark of authenticity for something created from scratch and not woven in mass for the mass market.

Note: This product is handwoven, so slight irregularities might exist. Imperfections and variations in the product cannot be termed defects, as these are intrinsic to the handmade process. The product colours may vary due to the light sources or monitor setting.

We offer free shipping. Upon purchase, the product is dispatched in a maximum of 7 to 10 business days. Returns are accepted within two days of delivery. Cancellation requests will be accepted strictly within 24 hours of placing the order.

Urgent shipping within 2-5 days can be arranged at an additional charge based on the shipping location.

Do you want to know more? We are available at +917358550888 (WhatsApp) & happy to speak to you about our creations.