Prized & Rare : Works by M Kailasam

What you should know about this saree:

• Collectable 
• Natural Dyes
• Occasionwear
• Astonishing texture and fall
• Luxurious comfort
• Soft and airy
• Easy to drape
• Moisture absorbent
• High-value raw materials:  pure cotton, silk & zari
  
• Labour Intensive handcraft requiring over 200 person-hours
• A craft deeply rooted in history
• Artisans fully paid dignified wages
• Available as a single piece only

Handwoven Kota Doriya sari with pure zari hand-painted(kalamkari)

Dimensions:

• Length - 6 meters 
• Width -  46 inches 
• Weight - 427grams
• Blouse - No Blouse
• Woven with: 
• Warp: Pure cotton 132SS & 20/22 denier China silk. 
• Weft Cotton: Pure cotton100S & 20/22 denier China silk
• Zari is made from metals, including 5% gold on a red silk thread. 
• Technique: Traditional Fly Shuttle Jaala loom
• Pre-loom preparation time: 20 days
• Weaving process: 26 days
• Handpainting process: 20 days
• Garment care:  This sari is to be treated as a valuable collectable and requires care. We recommend gentle washing in cold water, drying in the shade, and steam pressing only if required. 

Do you ever wonder who made your clothes? If you don't do it yet, it is about time you did. Often, handmade 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 does not come at the cost of someone else's misery. Each saree is, hence, truly a labour of love. 

• Project Lead: Ane Thomas
• Master Weaver: Mr. Sharif Ansari
• Woven by: Mrs Haleema Bano (Kaithun, Rajasthan)
• Almost 18 to 20 other people have contributed to making the sari. This includes the raw material suppliers, dyers, sizers, warpers and helpers.
• Kalamkari: Shri. M Kailasam, Shrimati Kamala

As per our specifications, Parvai's Kota sarees are woven in Kaithun, Rajasthan. The Kota saree goes through a weaving process that starts with warping, dyeing, sizing, drafting, denting, piercing, and weaving. The sari has been woven on a jaal loom.
The fully finished saree is sent to artists in Kalahasti for kalamkari work using traditional methods.

Kalamkari is a time-honoured textile tradition that has been practised for centuries along the Coromandel coast in southern India, with Andhra Pradesh being recognized as its focal centre. The craft dates back to the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries when trade fabrics were made and exported to Southeast Asia, suggesting that kalamkari enjoyed sustained popularity in the region. The process of creating kalamkari textiles involves twenty-three intricate steps, including treating the fabric by bleaching and softening it, sun-drying, preparing natural dyes, hand-painting, air drying, washing, and finishing. The painted kalamkari textiles were initially associated with temple worship and secular contexts and used as visual companions and hangings commissioned by Hindu temples, monasteries, and individuals. The layout of the textiles was influenced by local traditions of mural painting and architectural forms such as lobed arches, pillars, trees, and shrubs that were used as framing devices. The themes depicted in the textile included scenes from Puranas and epics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana, with the latter enjoying notable popularity. Other scenic depictions common to Kalamkari were sacred sites of the region, such as the Kallalagar temple, Alagar Koyil, and the Sriranganatha temple, Srirangam island. Telugu epics, such as Katamaraju Katha, as well as biblical themes, were also illustrated. The craft practice remains active to date in Srikalahasti, located close to Tirupati, where it is probable that the history of kalamkari work in the city dates further back than the fifteenth to sixteenth centuries. Though the corrosive nature of the textile and lack of written records make it challenging to qualify the claim, the art form continues to thrive. The local zamindars patronized the craft, most of which was carried out to make temple cloth. The patronage for the craft tapered off in the 1930s and 40s with the independence of India and the ousting of the zamindari system. Despite this, kalamkari remains a sought-after art form known for its intricate designs and use of naturally extracted colours.

Parvai has been blessed to collaborate with M. Kailasam, a renowned kalamkari artist from India, since 2017. Kailasam Garu's iconic works have earned him global recognition and appreciation, but his pious and divine nature is what sets him apart. As an artist of his stature, working with him is a rare privilege and an opportunity to witness the mastery of his craft up close. Our handwoven fabrics are meticulously structured to serve as a perfect canvas for his art, with every thread and weave carefully chosen to complement his unique style. Kailasam Garu's stylized freehand drawings of nature, birds, flowers, and other ornamentations are a testament to his unparalleled creativity and skill. He then fills the outlines with an array of natural dye shades that he composes himself, each shade chosen with great care to bring out the beauty of his artwork. His wife, Mrs. Kamala, is his only assistant and co-artist, and her remarkable talent adds a new dimension to their collaboration. Every piece of art created in this partnership is more than just a work of art - it is a masterpiece that embodies the divine presence of Kailasam Garu's art.

Note: This product is handwoven & hand-crafted, so there might be slight irregularities. 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.
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