Kalamkari
Royal Peacock Kalamkari Sari
“A handwoven traditional Mangalagiri handloom cotton sari that derives its name from the town of Mangalagiri in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.”
Exclusively woven on a pit loom with finer counts of cotton yarn, the sari features a dense weave, resulting in a crisp-finish cotton fabric. The body of the sari is plain, accentuated by a distinctive Nizam border in pure gold zari on both the top and bottom sides, complemented by a striped pallu of zari threads.
The plain body, devoid of any design, reflects the Mangalagiri weavers’ focus on creating a robust fabric that ensures longevity. The understated design and durability of the cotton make this sari an eternal classic.
Cosmic order; mathematical harmony in weave. Identified across the woven ground of this object.
Open motif entryKorvai is the Kanjivaram method of joining a contrasting border and pallu to the body of the sari by interlocking the two sets of warp threads on the loom — not by stitching. It allows a deep maroon body to carry a mustard border that will never come apart, and is the structural signature of a true Kanchipuram silk.