SareesCatalogue

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1. You select the craft and customize the saree design according to your requirements.

How can I buy these sarees?

2. You select the craft and you can enquire to get the designs available at the moment to select the pieces from the same.

3. You can select the sarees from the existing set of designs and get them made on order by the artisan.

Tips to use this Catalogue

*Look for these 3 icons on cover page of every craft

So, can I exercise any of these options for any craft?

No. Certain crafts give some options only, whereas certain crafts give the �exibility of exercising any of the 3 options.(Please refer to the logos on the cover page of each craft for buying options available to you)

Can you give me an example of crafts of each of the above cases?

Kantha-embroidered sarees give you only option 2,

whereas Linen sarees give you the �exibility of choosing from any of the above 3 options.

4. What all types of sarees do you sell?

Our sarees can be broadly divided into 5 categories:1. Hand-woven Sarees (Eg. Linen)2. Hand-printed Sarees (Eg. Bagh)3. Hand-embroidered Sarees (Eg. Chikankari)4. Resist-dyed Sarees (Eg. Shibori)5. Hand-painted Sarees (Eg. Kalamkari)

Hand-woven Sarees Hand-printed Sarees Hand-painted Sarees

Hand-embroidered Sarees

Resist-dyed Sarees

Contents

11. Ajrakh Print Sarees (Cotton & Mashru) 4512. Bagh Print 49

16. Chikankari 6717. Kantha 71

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1. Banarasi Sarees(Katan Silk, Kadwa, Tanchoi Silk) 01

13. Bandhani 5414. Kalamkari Print Sarees(Cotton & Silk) 57

2. Kutch Vankar Sarees 04

3. Bhagalpur Linen Sarees 07

4. Phulia Linen Sarees 105. Pochampally Ikat Sarees(Cotton & Silk) 136. Patola Weaving 227. Tussar Sarees 26

15. Bagru Print Sarees 62

8. Kasavu Sarees 299. Kovai Kora Sarees 38

10. Maheshwari Sarees 42

handloom weave

handblock print

embroidery

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From the land which is considered one of the holiest places of Hindu Mythology comes a saree design inspired from the Mughals.

Intricate intertwining floral and foliate motifs, kalga and bel, a string of upright leaves called jhallar at the outer, edge of border are characteristics of these sarees.

Other features are gold zari work, compact weaving, figures with small details, metallic visual effects, pallus, jal (a net like pattern), and meena work.

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Pista Green Pure Silk Tanchoi Handloom Banarasi Saree

Navy Blue Pure Cotton Jamdani Kadwa Konia Banarasi Saree

Black Pure Katan Silk Handloom Banarasi Saree

Black Pure Silk Georgette Handloom Banarasi Saree

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Pink Pure Katan Silk banarasi Handloom Saree

O� White Pure Katan Silk Meenakari Floral Jaal Banarasi Saree

Gajari Pink Pure Silk Banarasi Handloom Saree

Yellow Pure Silk Georgette Handloom Banarasi Saree

The festive vibrance of handloom textiles is a natural show-stealer. But the subtler, elegant outcome from the rhythmic clacking of Bhujodi's Vankar family of weavers is not far behind in the appeal.

The "Vankars" or the weavers of Kutch are Meghwal migrants who migrated from Rajasthan 500 years ago. The weavers are dependent on the Ahirs for the cotton and in exchange weave colourful patterned textile for them.

05Kutch Vankar Cotton Saree

Kutch Vankar Cotton Saree

06Kutch Vankar Cotton Saree

Kutch Vankar Cotton Saree

Linen sarees are usually characterised by dull and sober colors. But the innovative designs, the classy finish and the vibrant colours of Bhagalpur linen sarees might win hearts and make you the center of attention, whichever room you walk into!

We bring you fresh colors and refreshing designs in the same, because the love for linen should not stop you from adding color to your life.

Our ode to the woman who values her comfort and self-esteem above everything else.

08Bhagalpur Linen Saree Bhagalpur Linen Saree

09Bhagalpur Linen Saree Bhagalpur Linen Saree

Linen sarees are usually characterised by dull and sober colors. But the classy finish and the lightweight feel of Phulia linen sarees might win hearts and make you the center of attention, whichever room you walk into!

We bring you fresh colors and refreshing designs in the same, because the love for linen should not stop you from wearing your mind.

Our ode to the woman who values her comfort and self-esteem above everything else.

11Phulia Linen Saree Phulia Linen Saree

12Phulia Linen Saree Phulia Linen Saree

Pochampally Ikat sarees are woven in Bhoodan Pochampally, Telangana. The intricate geometric designs are unique to these weaves and make them stand apart. It takes a family of four a period of ten days to weave one saree.

Pochampally Ikat’s uniqueness lies in the transfer of intricate design and colouring onto warp and weft threads first and then weaving them together, globally known as double ikat textiles.

Pochampally ikats can be differentiated from their cousins in Orissa by their unique feel.

14Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree

15Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree

16Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree

17Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Jute Silk Saree

18Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree

19Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree

20Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree

21Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree

Patola sarees are exquisite sarees from Patan, Gujarat, traditionally woven for royalty only. The finesse of the fabric and complex weaving techniques make these sarees very expensive. Only the richest merchants and noblewomen were able to afford them in th past.To this date, the true Patola saree takes anything between 6 months to 2 years to weave, depending on the designs and patterns.

The warp and weft threads are tied to resist the dye in order to achieve the final effect of the fabric and this process is repeated for every thread. This strategic knotting is what contributes to the unique texture of patola ikkat sarees.

23Single Ikkat Patola Saree Single Ikkat Patola Saree

24Single Ikkat Patola Saree Single Ikkat Patola Saree

25Single Ikkat Patola Saree

Tussar Silk , also often referred to as ‘Wild Silk’ or ‘Tassar Silk’ is an exquisite thread obtained from a wide winged moth that is yellowish-brown in colour.

A lot more textured than mulberry silk, Tussar silk is usually used in creation of Sarees. Indian attire inspired from traditions and values easily take shape in Tussar silk. The dull gold texture that it radiates works as a suitable base for embroideries as well as print motifs that have been inspired by nature.

Floral patterns as well as those in the shape of trees, bels, buds, leaves and leaflets are enough to spark creativity and serve as a source of inspiration for Tussar silk.

27Tussar Silk Saree Tussar Silk Saree

28Tussar Silk Saree Tussar Silk Saree

Kasavu, or the traditional handloom sarees from Kerala, are characterised by a broad, golden zari border, or Kasavu. The colour for the blouse of the sarees is determined by the age and marital status of the woman.

Young unmarried woman wear green blouses, while married middle-aged mother’s wear red blouses.

The kasavu or the golden border is either pure golden layer, copper coated or artificial. The fabric of the saree is cotton and is always woven by hand.Kara or the bottom border of these sarees are in golden color and often reflect the social strata of the person wearing it.

30Embroidered Kasavu Saree

31Embroidered Kasavu Saree

32Embroidered Kasavu Saree

33Embroidered Kasavu Saree

34Embroidered Kasavu Saree

35Embroidered Kasavu Saree

36Embroidered Kasavu Saree

37Plain Handloom Kasavu Saree

Kovai Kora cotton is made from a blend of silk and cotton, woven by hand in the prominent handloom belt of Coimbatore, Tirupur and Erode.

A superior quality colored cotton yarn is mixed with traditional dyed silk to produce kora cotton.

The sarees have bright colored border designs with occasional use of shining zari.

The defining characteristic of a Kora saree is the separate weaving of the saree and the border and fine stitching of the border to the saree in the end.

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Kovai Kora Handloom Saree

Kovai Kora Handloom Saree

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Kovai Kora Handloom Saree

Kovai Kora Handloom Saree

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Kovai Kora Handloom Saree

Kovai Kora Handloom Saree

Maheshwari Weaving is a technique which was founded 300 years ago and stands out for it's geometric designs inspired by the designs inscribed on the walls of Maheshwar fort.

Revived from near extinction by the Maharani of Maheshwar, Maheshwari weaving enjoys it's place of pride through a small set of passionate followers who are committed to help the art and the artist survive.

43Maheshwari Saree

44Maheshwari Saree

The world has been buzzing with words like ‘sustainability’ and ‘eco-friendly’ in the past few years. What most people do not realize is that there are crafts which have espoused these values for centuries. One such craft is Ajrakh.

Ajrakh is the name of a block printed cloth with deep crimson red and indigo blue background, bearing symmetrical patterns with interspersed,unprinted, sparkling white motifs.

An ancient craft, the history of Ajrakh can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization that existed around 2500 BC-1500 BC. It has been flourishing in the Kutch region since then.

46Ajrakh Saree Ajrakh Saree

47Ajrakh Saree Ajrakh Saree

48Ajrakh Saree Ajrakh Saree

Bagh Print is a traditional hand block print with natural colors practiced in Bagh, Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.

It derives its name from the place of origin as well as the Bhagini River that passes through it.

Bagh Print with its geometric and floral compositions with using vegetable colors of red and black over white background is a popular product among the masses.

50Bagh Saree Bagh Saree

51Bagh Saree Bagh Saree

52Bagh Saree Bagh Saree

53Bagh Saree Bagh Saree

Kutch gives us another scintillating piece of artform-Bandhani. Bandhani is a type of tie-dye textile decorated by plucking the cloth with the fingernails into many tiny bindings that form a figurative design after dyeing due to the dye not seeping into the tied knots.

Earliest evidence of Bandhani dates back to Indus Valley Civilization where dyeing was done as early as 4000 B.C.

The technique involves dyeing a fabric which is tied tightly with a thread at several points. This multi-colored craft uses yellow, red, blue, green and black colors.

55Bandhani Saree Bandhani Saree

56Bandhani Saree Bandhani Saree

From the coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh, comes a style of dye-painted textiles called Kalamkari. Kalamkari refers to the mordant-painted and dyeing traditions done with a ‘kalam’ or pen.

The process of Kalamkari is long drawn and consists of eighteen stages done over a period of sixty days. Favourable climatic conditions and flowing water are also necessary.

Traditional themes are depicted from the epics or Puranas or stories of gods.

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Kalamkari Block Print Saree

Kalamkari Block Print Saree

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Kalamkari Block Print Saree

Kalamkari Block Print Saree

60Kalamkari Handpainted Saree Kalamkari Handpainted Saree

61Kalamkari Handpainted Saree Kalamkari Handpainted Saree

Hailing from the royal terrains of Rajasthan, Bagru is one of the traditional techniques of printing with natural color. The process starts from preparing the cloth to finished printed fabrics through their indigenous methods.

Motifs having some speciality are made onto light-colored background with wooden blocks.

The art is facing threats due to recent surge in globalization, so it needs to be encouraged.

63Bagru Saree Bagru Saree

64Bagru Saree Bagru Saree

65Bagru Sarees Bagru Sarees

66Bagru Saree Bagru Saree

A form of embroidery that has been adorning the land of Nawabs (Lucknow) is Chikankari.

Chikankari is a subtle form of embroidery, usually white thread embroidered on white fabric, in which minute and delicate stitches stand out as textural contrasts, shadows and traceries.

The fabric used is usually fine, traditionally muslin. It was allegedly a court craft having been introduced by Mughal empress, Noorjahan.

There were chikankars in courts across the subcontinent during the Mughal rule.

68Chikankari Saree Chikankari Saree

69Chikankari Saree Chikankari Saree

70Chikankari Saree Chikankari Saree

Kantha, a form of patched embroidery hails from the regions which is now part of Bangladesh. Essentially a woman’s art, they are made as gifts for family and friends. Kantha is used as a quilt, a wrap, or folded as a bag.

The unique thing about kantha embroidery is that it is made entirely from re-used cloth; threads removed from it are used to secure the layers together.

The design usually relies on a central circular form occupied by a petalled lotus flower and four mango or tree motifs marking the four-directional axis.

72Kantha Saree Kantha Saree

73Kantha Saree Kantha Saree

74Kantha Saree Kantha Saree

75Kantha Saree Kantha Saree

1. Is there blouse piece for every saree?

No. In most of the cases, blouse piece is provided, but in some cases it may not be available

2. How do I drape a saree?

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