Pitambari: Kattam Kanjeevaram, Korvai Temple Gap Border

Pitambari: Kattam Kanjeevaram, Korvai Temple Gap Border

₹ 29,000
Sale price  ₹ 29,000 Regular price 
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Pitambari: Kattam Kanjeevaram, Korvai Temple Gap Border

Pitambari: Kattam Kanjeevaram, Korvai Temple Gap Border

By Kanchipuram Master Weavers

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₹ 29,000
Sale price  ₹ 29,000 Regular price 
Saree Story

They named me Pitambari, for the yellow that has always been worn by the divine, never plain, never ordinary. I begin the way sunlight begins, yellow and checked, small and exact until I decide to burst. My border does not stay quiet, temple motifs woven in the korvai style. My pallu turns to wine-purple, striped in gold and silver, a pause and a statement made at the same time. I hold two moods that should not agree and somehow do, morning and dusk woven into a single length of finest silk.

Handloom Perfection

Handloom sarees are made by human hands, not machines. Which means every piece carries the natural variations of the loom and the weaver, proof that someone, somewhere, made this just for you.

Description

A pure Kanjeevaram silk saree in a bright yellow kattam (checked) weave, the fine black checks giving way to a bold temple-flame border woven directly into the canvas. The korvai-woven border and pallu shift into a deep wine-purple, striped in gold with a silver zari gap band, finishing in a rich purple tasselled edge.

Weaver

A community of master weavers and younger artisans in Kanchipuram, carrying forward a living heritage passed from one generation to the next, not in training centres but at the loom.

www.wearkatha.in/pages/artisan-collection/kanchipuram-master-weavers

Days to make the saree

45-60 Days

Shipping Info

The order is ready to be shipped. We will send you the logistic details once your order is confirmed

Fabric

Pure Kanjeevaram silk

Technique

Each saree is handwoven in pure Kanjeevaram silk, a craft native to Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu and passed down through generations of master weavers. The silk is known for its characteristic sheen, weight and durability, qualities that come only from handloom weaving rather than power loom production. Every motif, border and pallu is worked in fine zari, tested for purity and quality, ensuring the gold retains its lustre wear after wear. No two handwoven pieces are ever entirely identical, each one carrying the small, natural variations that come from being made by hand rather than machine.

Saree with Blouse Piece

Contrast piece attached, matching border tone; 0.8-1 metre in length

Care Instructions

Silk rewards patience. Dry clean for the first wash. After that, cold water and a gentle hand. Never wring it, never rush it. Dry in the shade — silk and sunlight are not friends. Iron on the reverse, low heat, while it is still slightly damp.

Refund and Return Policy

WearKatha is a young organisation, and we currently do not offer returns or refunds. Every saree here has been chosen with extreme care from sources we deeply trust, and each piece is one of a kind. We invite you to take your time as you browse, look closely at the details, and reach out to us whenever you'd like to know more before you purchase. We curate every saree with love, and we hope it brings you as much joy as it brought us to find it.

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