A common friend re-connected me with an old college friend – Prasanna, who has started a small business following her passion around sarees to sell Kancheevaram (Kanjeevaram) sarees online. Was inspired by her and writing this post to request support! During the pandemic, we can support local small businesses, and entrepreneurs in some way we can! Every bit counts!
To those who do not know Kanjeevaram sarees, they are well known for Silk sarees mostly. Traditional silk + cotton sarees are very popular for normal wear! These saris are worn as bridal & special occasion saris by most women in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh in India. Kanjeevaram traditions, famous for its resplendent colors, weaves and motifs (decorative design or pattern of animal, bird, or traditional objects mostly on the borders of the sarees) that’s takes pride of the South Indian Arts and Culture.
Prasanna Krishnamurthi – Lavanya collections (774 386 4121)
With handpicked choices of Handloom weaves and designs in beautiful colors, the beautiful silk-cotton sarees (70-silk and 30 cotton) adorned with half fine zari motifs and borders with a beautiful pallu design and fabric for the blouse! Loved the colors and designs!
A Royal blue Lakshadeepam pure silk cotton saree, true to its name. “ lakshadeepam “ meaning one lakh lights ( motifs) adorns the body with artistic thread weave and finished with a dual shade of blue and red. Zari borders with peacock motifs and a grand pallu with paisley and chakram motifs.
$140 + domestic shipping
A ever fascinating combo of Rani pink with Midnight blue Lakshadeepam pure silk cotton saree.The beauty of the Lakshadeepam weave is that it creates an interplay of Vertical and horizontal designs with thread work that looks like checks and dots and It creates an image of a “ lamp “( deepam ) .The bright pink of the saree is well complimented with. Dark blue pallu and the blouse.
$140 + domestic shipping
Peacocks are associated with royalty and regal pomp and to Lord Muruga are widely used in Artistic works of South Indian culture and traditions .The city of Kancipuram itself is described as Peacock in olden texts and it is no wonder the deep rooted symbolism paved way for the famous. Mayil Chakram” motifs. This Kanchi pure silk cotton saree in bright crimson red with parrot green brings out the beauty of. Mayil Chakram in zari checks and motifs with green grand borders and pallu.
$120 + domestic shipping
A sought after combo of Burgundy and brown dual shaded pure silk cotton saree with parrot green silk borders and Pallu. The borders are adorned with. Beautiful Mayil Chakram motifs in both silver and golden half fine zari threads.
$140 + domestic shipping
Borderless silk-cotton sarees: A medley of pink , orange and golden colours makes this Borderless silk cotton Elegant and light weight, beautifully adorned with Ornate Elephant zari buttas and a simple running piping border in purple and royal blue pallu with zari line designs. The Saree comes with a attached royal blue blouse fabric
Can I request you to support her by joining her Facebook page and/or buying one saree during the pandemic! Especially with the upcoming Pongal and Sankranthi celebrations, look forward to your support!
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Look forward to posting about another entrepreneur or small business next week!