A look into ‘Weaves & Wonders: Festive Launch 2024’
A Look Into ‘Weaves & Wonders: Festive Launch 2024
On 30th September 2024, RmKV celebrated a momentous occasion with the launch of ‘Weaves & Wonders’, held at Fika, Adyar.
More than just a festive saree launch, the event marked our 100th year celebration, marking a century of heritage, trust, and innovation.
The event was graced by notable celebrities including Saindhavi, Uma Padmanabhan, Priya Manikandan, Priyadharshani, and Srivardani Thaman.
Several influencers also attended, experiencing our exclusive collection of unique silk sarees.
A total of 11 innovative sarees were showcased, each reflecting RmKV’s craftsmanship and tradition.
The décor was thoughtfully designed to reflect the story behind each saree.
The Naturals range was presented with fresh flowers, creating a serene and organic atmosphere.
The 99 Flowers saree sparked curiosity among visitors, leading to an interactive display featuring cutouts of all 99 flowers along with their names.
For the Lino range, the lightweight nature of the sarees was highlighted through a visual setup that emphasised their airy, net-like texture.
Each display was curated to create an experience that felt both elegant and immersive.
Our directors and staff actively engaged visitors by sharing the stories behind each saree.
Guests could also experience the natural dyeing process firsthand at a dedicated counter, showcasing the use of natural ingredients.
A media meet was conducted with prominent journalists from the mainline media.
They interacted with the directors, discussing the inspiration behind the collection and RmKV’s 100-year journey.
This created an opportunity for deeper insights into the creativity behind each design.
The highlight of the event was the Four Thousand Unique Natural Colour Silk Saree.
This handwoven masterpiece features over 4000 natural hues, extracted from ingredients like Indian madder, myrobalan, lac, and turmeric—many of which have never been used on silk before.
The collection also featured:
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Naturals Range – Silk sarees dyed using natural colours
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Lino Range – Lightweight sarees crafted using RmKV’s patented Leno technique
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Several other innovative handwoven designs
Four Thousand Natural Unique Colour Silk Saree:
The world's first silk saree featuring 4000+ unique natural colours, dyed from over 100 natural sources.
Four Thousand Colour Handloom Natural Dyed Korvai Silk Saree
Ninety-Nine Flower Silk Saree:
Inspired by the stories of 99 flowers from Kurinjipattu, by renowned poet Kabilar from Tamil Sangam literature, this saree is handwoven with natural dyes.
Rustic Brown Handloom Natural Dyed Silk Saree With 99 Flowers On Pallu
Tree of Life Silk Saree:
A naturally dyed silk saree showcasing the majestic tree of life also known as Karpaga vruksham, woven into the pallu.
Pastel Green Handloom Natural Dyed Silk Saree With Tree of Life Pallu
Peach Fuzz Paithani Silk Saree:
A naturally dyed silk saree featuring Paithani motifs in the colour of the year—Peach Fuzz.
Peach Fuzz Handloom Natural Dyed Silk Saree With Muniya Buttas
Cut Work Weave Lino Partly Saree:
A lightweight lino silk saree with a partly design and translucent texture.
Orange Handloom Lino Lite Partly Silk Saree Meena Motifs
Lino Varna Silk Saree:
A lino silk saree in leheriya design with Mughal-inspired motifs.
Mustard Handloom Lino Varna Silk Saree Floral Vine Motifs
Lino Checks Silk Saree:
A lino silk saree woven in Payadi style adorned with paun buttas.
Crimson Handloom Lino Checks Silk Saree Coin Buttas
Running Border Silk Saree:
A handwoven tribute to Mughal-inspired artistry, featuring running borders using the korvai and petni techniques.
Candy Pink Handloom Korvai Silk Saree With Running Border
Metallic Twill Silk Saree:
A dual-shaded silk saree with chevron stripes, a metallic finish, and kalamkari designs/motifs.
Cyan Handloom Silk Saree With Chevron Motifs & Kalamkaari Horse Motifs
Viridian Rare Colour Saree:
An 11-inch border silk saree in the rarest shade—Viridian.
Viridian Handloom Korvai Silk Saree With Contrast Crimson Border
Bhujodi Border Silk Saree:
An 11-inch border silk saree inspired by Bhujodi weaving, presented in pastel yellow.
Yellow Handloom Silk Saree With Multi Colour Border
Join us as we continue to weave wonders, showcasing our legacy in the world of handcrafted silk.
