India has always been glorified and recollected as a country engaged with Colours, Festivals, Culture, Food, and Clothes. To a stranger, the varied traditions, colours and stories may seem like a chapter out of an epic tale. But every festival,...
“Meet the Artist” was an event sponsored by Sarangi and was hosted at the new Paduka Store in Alwarpet. The second edition featured “N. Vijay Siva”. Vijay Siva’s background: Born to Smt. Akhila Siva and Sr. A.N. Siva on 29th...
Paisley – is a term describing a droplet-shaped motif . The traditional Paisley’s are made using the twill tapestry technique whereby the weft threads (horizontals) forming the pattern were woven back and forth around the warp (vertical) threads only where...
Photo Courtesy: Prakash Bala “Meet the Artists” was an event sponsored by Sarangi and was hosted at the new Paduka Store in Alwarpet. The first edition featured “Ranjani and Gayatri”. Ranjani and Gayatri or RaGa as they are now know...
Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Varusha Pirappu or Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Vishu in Kerala…it is time for traditional New Year celebrations. Famous temple cities in Tamil Nadu like Madurai, Kumbakonam and Kanjeevaram organize celebrations, often with local...
This week, we look at some Kanjivaram sari motifs that have stood the test of time for centuries. Unfailingly popular, these lovely designs are virtual must-haves in the collection of every Kanjivaram sari user. The annapakshi or mythical swan is...
Every Kanjivaram sari, with its exquisite designs, has a fascinating story to tell. Centuries old motifs, popular to this day, have typically been inspired by exquisite temple art or drawn from Mother Nature. But the weaver’s restless eye, his endless...
We, at Sarangi would like to share with you, some of the appreciative messages that we have received from our esteemed customers. It gives us great happiness when our patrons share their Sarangi “feel beautiful” moment! I am a great...
International Women’s Day is upon us and continuing with our exploration of the world of colour, what better occasion than to muse over the inseparable link between women and colours? What are those colors that best capture the essence of...
