Cream and Black Thread Work Kanjivaram Silk Saree

Plain, lustrous cream silk that hands the stage to a wide black border of elephants. A clean, graphic contrast with an old-world motif.

• Body: plain cream silk with a grey striped edge
• Border: black, in thread work with a row of antique gold elephants between herringbone, zigzag and triangle bands
• Pallu: black, with a band of elephants and paisleys above a silver and grey zari diamond lattice, finished with tassels
• Blouse: black with an elephant zari border, included

Wear it to: weddings, receptions and evening functions.

Details: Handwoven Kanjivaram silk with zari and thread work · Dry clean only · SKU TSH260523

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Saree length: 5.5 metres, plus a 0.8 metre blouse piece
Blouse: black with an elephant zari border
Weave: thread work
Body: plain cream silk
Border: wide black border with an antique gold elephant band and triangle bands
Pallu: black with an elephant and paisley band over a silver and grey diamond lattice, with tassels
Care: dry clean only. Store folded in a muslin cloth, and refold it every few months.

Kanchivaram weaving is one of India’s oldest silk traditions. The body, border and pallu are woven separately and interlocked, which gives a strong border and a bold contrast between the cream body and the black border. In thread work, the motifs are woven into the border with extra threads on the loom, which gives a raised, textured finish. The elephants, the triangle bands and the diamond lattice in the pallu are all set with careful placement of the warp and weft.

Kanchipuram is a temple town in Tamil Nadu and the home of Kanchivaram silk. Weaving families there have passed the craft down through generations. The designs draw on temple architecture and processions, including elephants, paisleys, triangle (temple) bands and diamond lattice patterns.

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Within India: complimentary shipping.

International: we ship worldwide, complimentary on orders above ₹50,000.

Duties & taxes: import duties and taxes on international orders are paid by The Saffron House, so there is nothing extra to pay when your saree arrives. WhatsApp us on +91 89514 84479 for delivery timelines to your address.

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