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VARNAM
Over the centuries, a range of several patterns has become characteristic of Kanchipuram Sari designs. These motifs and patterns were not just decorative, but also had strong symbolic connotations, both in mythology and folklore. Motifs play a twin role – of aesthetic appeal, and as a reflection of symbolic meaning.
Most traditional motifs in South India either serve a protective function – for example, guarding the wearer against the evil eye – or lend auspiciousness to special occasions. A closer look at these, particularly at the motifs of the Kanchipuram sari, reveals the rich histories of the patterns, drawing from sources beyond textiles. Many of these symbols are recurrent across art forms – from painting and temple architecture to sculpture, Tamil literature and even dance. Not only do the shapes they take resemble each other, but these symbols also share cultural references, religious and other symbolism, and similarities in pairings and contexts.
Indian weavers are known for depicting classical motifs drawn from nature like the swan (hamsa), the lotus (kamala), the tree of life (kalpa vruksha), the Vase of Plenty (Purna Kumbha), the elephant (yanai), the lion (simha), peacocks (mayil) and others in their handwoven textiles, which have been in existence for more than two thousand years. The iconography of the Dravidian motifs was adapted from other regions, but has been customised for our cultural design aesthetic.
KANCHI COTTON SARIS
Kanchi Cotton saris, the finest saris of India, stands for elegance grace, simplicity.
The rich motifs & borders are influenced by the temples.
A perfect cotton sari with intricate borders to add a dash of ethnic chique to your wardrobe.
Indian Classical Motifs
RUDRAKSHAM ~ The Bead
RUDRAKSHAM ~ The Bead
RUDRAKSHAM ~ The Bead
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The lotus motif symbolizes the power of life – the union of earth, water, and sky; its open and closed petals indicate the ups and downs of life and the multiplicity of the universe. Various forms of lotus motif: Astadal Padma – eight-petal and Satadal Padma – hundred-petal, the flower is also associated with the sun for the opening and closing of the petals. It is often associated to positive meanings - as a flower of hope or grit, one that has the ability to bloom in muck and dirt, one that blooms with the sun, a symbol of new beginnings, and one that spreads sweet fragrances.
MAYIL ~ The Peacock
RUDRAKSHAM ~ The Bead
RUDRAKSHAM ~ The Bead
Peacocks, the symbol of royalty and regal pomp.The national bird is also associated with the worship of Murugan, who is depicted on a peacock vahana or vehicle. Yaperungala Vriti, a 12th century text, describes the city of Kanchipuram as a peacock. No wonder that this deeply rooted symbolism paved the way for the famous ‘mayil chakaram’ motif in the kanchi cotton.
ARAI MAADAN ~ Half Diamond
ARAI MAADAN ~ Half Diamond
ARAI MAADAN ~ Half Diamond
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The Arai Maadam motif is most commonly found on a traditional Nine Yard Saree. For the uninitiated, the arai maadam design looks like a half diamond. Most commonly found only on borders of sarees, now contemporary sarees with a classical twist come with the arai maadam weave on the body of the saree.
The weave looks like a half diamond and the pattern looks uniform in front and reverse. This design is special, especially for married women who wear madisar with arai maadam design as it represents the equality of husband and wife.
PADMA ~ The Lotus
ARAI MAADAN ~ Half Diamond
ARAI MAADAN ~ Half Diamond
The lotus motif symbolizes the power of life – the union of earth, water, and sky; its open and closed petals indicate the ups and downs of life and the multiplicity of the universe. Various forms of lotus motif: Astadal Padma – eight-petal and Satadal Padma – hundred-petal, the flower is also associated with the sun for the opening and closing of the petals. It is often associated to positive meanings - as a flower of hope or grit, one that has the ability to bloom in muck and dirt, one that blooms with the sun, a symbol of new beginnings, and one that spreads sweet fragrances.