Drape yourself with a piece of art that has been immortalised with a legendary tale of love. Hamsa Damayanti, the classic masterpiece of celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma, narrates the romantic tale of King Nala and Queen Damayanti with a beautiful white swan playing Cupid between them. Woven in shades of crimson and laced with gold, the saga takes you back to the mythical era of fairy tale romances.

The Hamsa Damayanti is not just a Kanchipuram silk saree. It is where classical art meets innovative design. The saree pays a tribute to the royal painter and his immortal classic on his 150th anniversary and the centenary of the painting in 1999. It is a display of the innovative workmanship of the craftsmanship of the design team of RmKV and the talented weavers who have recreated this moment of love in silken splendour. Forty-five thousand jacquard cards and one lakh knots were used to create this magical moment alive. As the silk gently caresses you, fall in love once again.

RmKV has always been innovative in their designs and it is little wonder that this exquisite saree won the National Award in 1999.

It is sheer poetry crafted in silk. And it makes you want to break into song and dance. Musical and magical, this Kanchipuram saree is a melody translated into a language of silk. The muse is none other than the legendary Kavi (Poet) Subramaniya Bharatiyar and his Tamil verse ChinnanChiru Kiliye, which is an emotional outpouring of love and affection. An ode to the musical geniuses and legendary singers like ML Vasanthakumari who have sung this lilting melody, the saree depicts 32 Abhinayas or the Bharatanatyam dance poses, which are woven in golden zari on a lush green Kanchipuram saree.

Crafting unique designs has always been a forte of RmKV and the weavers have created this masterpiece in 1997 blending poetry, music and dance. The RmKV design studio has always been an inspiration for blending creativity, innovation and culture and this saree is the first in this tradition. It has been recorded in Limca Book of World Records in 1998 in the category of Unique Thematic Saree.

Let us travel back in time and visit the magnificent abode of the kings of Travancore – the Padmanabhapuram Palace. Tucked away in a little village and surrounded by mountains, the ancient wooden palace filled with unique carvings is an ode to heritage. And now imagine yourself sashaying down the corridors of power in an elegant Kanchipuram saree with the pallu caressing the wooden sculptures... You are now a part of the legacy.

The Aishwarya Pookal refers to the 90 designs of flowers carved on the roof of the Padmanabhapuram palace and each of these exquisite designs is unique and represents wealth and prosperity. It is not just another Kanchipuram saree but is a tribute to the sculptures of the era. A National Award Winner in the year 1998, the saree is inspired by the architectural splendour of the palace and the heritage of the Travancore kings.

Drape yourself in a world of nature wrapped in silk. There are peacocks dancing and birds singing. Exotic and colourful fruits are waiting to be plucked from myriad branches of a sacred tree. Rooted in symbolism and spirituality, The Tree of Life is a recurring theme in every faith. Almost every civilisation has its own folklore and culture depicting the Tree of Life. It represents qualities like strength, vitality and growth and symbolises family and fertility, but it also has deeper connotations of life, including rebirth and revival. It’s the ever-giving Kalpavriksha, the tree with divine fruits and flowers that grant every wish,

The multi-layered imagery of the Tree of Life has been a muse to many craftsmen across centuries. In traditional Indian art, the exquisite motif has been depicted in different media from ceramics to canvas. The complex designs, the perfect symmetry, the mystical motifs have all found expression in yards of silk woven and designed by the RmKV team. As you wear this sacred tree, resplendent in gold on you, you can feel the mesmerising and spiritual aura around you as every wish comes true.

Blending threads of the sacred with the classic, music and poetry, temples and chariots, literature, and art - Kuraloviyam is a painting in silk and an ode to Tamil Nadu. A tribute to the venerable Saint Thiruvalluvar and his sacred verses – the Thirukkural, it is a celebration of the Tamil language. The design takes its inspiration from The Kural and of the 1330 couplets penned in the masterpiece, 18 have been chosen to be woven in this silken splendour.

A tussle between zari and silk, the pallu takes you into the heartland of Tamil Nadu, to the land of the Cholas to Thiruvarur near Thanjavur. The town is known for the legendary Thygaraja Swamy temple, the temple chariot car festival and the annual music festival dedicated to the saint composer.

Glittering in gold, the chariot car is one of the largest in Tamil Nadu towering at 96 feet and it now majestically adorns the pallu of the saree. Drape yourself in this ancient classic work of art, music, literature and culture that is timeless, simple and yet profound.

Every weave in this silken splendour is a celebration. Blending music and dance, art and architecture, the Kanchipuram saree pays a tribute to the oldest Indian dance form - Bharatanatyam. The Natyashastra, a treatise on Indian dance, drama and music by Sage Bharataa describes 108 Karnas which have in turn inspired the sculptures of many temples, including the majestic Nataraja temple in Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu.

Each strand of silk in this saree has a musical note to it. The sculptures of the temples have become a muse to the designers and weavers, who have created this marvel of a saree with 108 Karnas that make you want to flow with the rhythm into a spiritual realm.

Cascade down the spiral staircases. Let yards of silk mesmerise everyone, leaving a trail of silken glory behind you as you cross their path. Watch the wonder in their eyes as you walk past them. Let the world stand aside and make way as you step forward, draped in the longest saree, measuring 702 feet or 214 metres. The wonder that is silk is never ending as it can wrap monuments, temples and towers. The length of the saree stretches beyond your imagination and is twice as long as the height of the Statue of Liberty.

The 60 feet pallu is a tribute to the timeless sculptures of the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram. Every detail has been magnificently woven to perfection. As you can feel the waves lashing against the monuments, sculptures from one of the largest bass reliefs - the Arjuna’s Penance are delicately woven in silk. Celestial beings and mythical creatures, lions and elephants, monkeys, and deer jostle for space here.

You are not wearing a saree, but a piece of heritage designed on the traditional loom. Handwoven passionately by three master weavers of RmKV with the help of 16 craftsmen, this masterpiece took about three months to be completed. It is a magnum opus indeed.

A new millennium calls for a celebration in silk. Buttas have always been in vogue since time immemorial and can transform a shimmering silk saree into a vibrant expression. And the special 2000 Butta Saree with its six yards of distinct, different golden buttas is a sheer tribute to the spirit of the new millennium. The designers at RmKV decided to go in a simple but classic design to welcome the new era.

A butta is a small motif woven on the saree and the designs can vary from simple buttas to flowers and they add a different dimension to the saree and accentuating the entire look and feel. And with 2000 unique golden motifs dotting the silk saree, it definitely adds to the festive look.

Shilabalikas or Madanikas are celestial nymphs and they are believed to epitomize the ideal woman form. The Belur Chennakesava temple pays an ode to them as the sculptors have carved them on the walls and pillars of the temple. Every detail is carved so beautifully as they are depicted as dancers, musicians, drummers or as hunters.There are 42 of these beautiful women, with 4 of them inside the shrine and the others adorning the outer walls.

The designers and weavers of RmKV have woven these beautiful women in the Shilabalika collection, with nine divine apsaras or nymphs adorning the pallu of the Kanchipuram saree. Inspired by the Hoysala sculptors and paying homage to the ancient temple, every strand of silk here comes with the same care and detail that created this shrine of lasting beauty.

You don't need a magic wand to feel like a little princess. You are literally swept off your feet as a timeless fairy tale awaits you. As you drape this lovely pattu pavadai on your little girl, you step into an enchanting world filled with a quaint charm. The magic transports you into the world of Cinderella as you are lost in a spell cast by the designers at RmKV who have woven the magical fairy tale on the borders of the pavadai.

Dazzling in gold zari, each picture in this Cinderella silk pavadai is designed in exquisite detail, narrating the heart-warming story. East meets West as the fairies and witches designed on the Kanchipuram pattu pavadai lure you into a world of wonder.