“A handwoven tussar silk sari, skilfully created by incorporating extra weft designs during the weaving process.”
The sari is woven by the weavers of Chhattisgarh belonging to the Dewangan tribe, one of the oldest weaving communities in India and the entire world. What sets this sari apart is its captivating portrayal of nature and tribal designs, inspired by the warli art tradition.
Adorning the pallu (end-piece) and border are intricate warli-style woven motifs depicting humans, trees, and animals, each detailed to capture the essence of tribal life. The body of the sari features delicate floral butis all over.
The pallu is finished with tassels. The tone-on-tone colour palette brings a touch of opulence to this timeless piece.
Continuity; the rhythm of nature. Identified across the creeping borders 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.