For millennia, silk threads were dyed using natural ingredients. The creation of synthetic dyes transformed this practice, and natural dyeing is an art that’s slowly fading away.

The korvai technique is unique to handwoven Kanchipuram silk sarees, and creates a brilliant contrast of colours and textures.

The weaver who crafts a handwoven Kanchipuram silk saree is just one of many highly-skilled artisans who contribute to its making.

Ever since the craft of ikat reached Indian shores, it has been used to create some of the most iconic and beautiful handwoven sarees in our history.

The rich tones of Kanchipuram silk sarees reveal the most telling details about the town, whether it’s the sacred hymns sung in its temples or the piquant dishes cooked in its kitchens.

The saree that occupies our wardrobes and cultural consciousness today is the product of several pivotal periods in our history.

Could the temple pattern be the most iconic of Kanchipuram’s motifs? Kanchipuram is, after all, a renowned center of pilgrimage. 

Remember that old saree of mom’s that you wish was as good as new? Or that saree you’ve always wanted to create from scratch

Handwoven Kanchipuram silk sarees are renowned as weaves steeped in tradition, but at RmKV, they’re the basis of our most iconic innovations.

India’s handloom industry is at a crossroads. On National Handloom Day, we revisit its past as we chart a course towards its revival.