As makers of handloom Kanchipuram silk sarees, the most rewarding moment of the creative process is the presentation of our weaves. Watching our customers admiring the design and then gently touching the silk in appreciation shows us that craftsmanship still has its place.  So, at the Weaves & Wonders 2025 showcase that was held...

No two Diwalis are ever the same. We’re quick to experiment with festive recipes, invite new neighbours and colleagues to parties, and add trending silk sarees to our festive wardrobes.   Even at the RmKV Design Studio, our team eagerly awaits the festive season, ready to apply our patented techniques in weaving handloom Kanchipuram...

‘Japanese sarees’ might sound surprising, but they’re a natural result of the commonalities of  Tamil and Japanese textile traditions. Japanese textiles - an overview  Japanese handloom fabrics reflect the country’s reverence for nature, harmony and craftsmanship. Nature-inspired motifs take many forms on Japanese fabrics; the sakura (cherry blossom) is well-known, while seigaiha (blue waves)...

Festivals have a way of being both trendy and timeless. For our latest Diwali collection of festive Kanchipuram silk sarees, the RmKV Design Studio searched 100-year-old archives for designs that are as time-honoured as the occasions they’re worn to. The team then paired auspicious motifs and heritage weaving techniques with innovative patterns, natural dyes and...

Handloom silk sarees, whether they’re Kanchipuram bridal sarees or treasured heirlooms passed from mother to daughter, are worn with pride and handled with care. So how do prevent stains from dulling their colour and beauty? Here’s what 101 years of manufacturing handloom silk sarees has taught us.  In a time of overconsumption and fast...

As the bridge between India’s eastern and western regions, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have inspired its neighbours’ handloom sarees and also been equally influenced by them.  UTTAR PRADESH Uttar Pradesh is a fabled land that’s first mentioned not in history but mythology. Watered by the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, it’s India’s heartland. Its...

The western states are well-known for handloom sarees that are among India’s most opulent. Yet, beyond the exquisite Patola sarees and Paithani weaves lie an array of climate-friendly textiles and unique patterning techniques.  RAJASTHAN Rajasthan is synonymous with royalty and desert landscapes, and both have had a bearing on its textiles. The fabrics, whether...

From resilient tribal textiles to soft Jamdani muslins and intricate ikat silk sarees favoured by royals, the weaves of West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha have left an indelible mark on India's handloom heritage.  WEST BENGAL In the West, Bengal has been synonymous with textiles for millennia. The ancient Romans, for example, couldn’t get enough...

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana hold an outsized influence in the history and culture of India. Their handloom weaves, naturally, are equally renowned.   Flanking the Bay of Bengal, framed by the Deccan Plateau and webbed by rivers, the three states are diverse yet equally rich in heritage. Their handlooms range from the...

The designs on Kanchipuram’s wedding silk sarees aren’t just marks of beauty, but also messages of blessing. Here are a few of the most revered motifs, handpicked from our latest wedding saree collection.  A bride, adorned in a handloom Kanchipuram silk saree, gently folds her palms at one of Kanchipuram’s iconic temples. As her...