Jamdani
Cutwork Handloom Sari, Jamdani Design
“A handloom-woven dupion silk sari featuring Nandi motifs (the sacred bull of Lord Shiva) brought to life through a supplementary cotton weft.”
The intricate weaving technique creates a striking diagonal ribbing effect, adding texture and depth to the motifs, making them appear almost appliqued onto the fabric.
Each Nandi is further accentuated with delicate red machine embroidery, skilfully outlining its facial features, coverlet, and jewellery, infusing the design with vibrancy and character.
Framing the sari is a golden zari border, inspired by the traditional Nizam border of Mangalagiri saris.
Gateway; sacred geometry of the south. Identified across the border and pallu of this object.
Open motif entryCosmic 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.