Temple-Bordered Kanjivaram in Arakku Maroon

Korvai — the three-shuttle interlock that makes a Kanjivaram what it is. The body, border, and pallu are each woven separately and locked together on the loom, never stitched. This piece is arakku, the brick-red of temple stone, with a contrast mustard border carrying a rekku and gopuram temple pattern. The pallu shifts to mustard with a paisley motif and a fine annam band along the edge. A muhurtam saree in the South Indian tradition.

Zari

Pure silver-gilt with 24kt gold tested mark

Motif

Rekku temple border, paisley pallu, annam band

Weave time

~60 days

Occasion

Muhurtam, seemantham, temple visits, kashi yatra.