Tellicherry pepper
Malabar coast, Kerala
$18
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Kanjivaram silk stole
$280 expected price
72 × 22 in., pure mulberry silk
The heavy silk that came out of the steel almirah for weddings only.
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- Reserve now, pay later. No card needed. We email you to confirm and pay when your piece reaches the US.
- Made where it’s from. Bought directly from the maker in Kanchipuram.
The story
Woven on a pit loom with pure zari borders interlocked to the body, the korvai join that makes a Kanjivaram. About two weeks of work for one weaver.
Details
- Pure zari border
- Korvai interlocked weave
- Handloom mark included
- Size: 72 × 22 in., pure mulberry silk
Reservations & delivery
Reserving is free and holds a place in the first shipment. When it reaches the US we email you a link to confirm and pay. If you’ve changed your mind, ignore the email and the reservation lapses. Read the FAQ.
Who makes it
Master weavers of Kanchipuram working pit looms with pure zari.
Pure-zari silk, Malabar pepper, estate coffee and a pickle made once a year.
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