Category: Korvai Weave

Korvai is rare to find, weavers finding the traditional process unviable. The Korvai of Kanchipuram is one of the prized textile techniques of the South. It involves a specialised process where the borders and pallu, in contrast colour with the body, are woven separately. They are then skilfully woven into the body of the sari. Owing to various factors, including the fact that two people are generally required to operate the shuttle, this handloom sari is rapidly fading away. Many weavers have now turned to the powerloom to produce silk and cotton saris. Even those which are hand-woven do not follow the ancient process.