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Letter # 5
Fridays are for Kanchivarams. This week, I reached for a leaf green Kanchivaram that once belonged to my mother-in-law. When she wore it, it was simply one among many sarees in her wardrobe. I don’t think she imagined that years later, it would become part of my journey. Every time I drape one of her…
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Letters From The Mountains
There are journeys we complete. And there are journeys that continue long after we return home. For me, mountains have never been destinations to conquer. They have been places that taught me patience, humility, resilience, and wonder. Why I Hike People often ask me why I hike. The honest answer is, I still don’t know.…
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Letter # 4
Every anniversary seems to begin the same way. Long before I think about where we are going or what we are doing, I find myself opening my saree cupboard. Some traditions are never planned. They quietly become part of your life. For me, an anniversary has always deserved a Kanchivaram. Perhaps it is because a…
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Letter # 3
This jewel tone Emerald Green – popularly known as “Maragadha Pachai” in tamil Kanchivaram saree is not the most elaborate saree in my wardrobe. If I looked at it only through the lens of weave, motif, or rarity, I might have overlooked it. But time has taught me that some sarees become special not because…
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Letter # 2
There was a time when I would have simply called this green. Today, I cannot. One of the unexpected gifts of this Friday Kanchi journey has been learning to see colours more closely. Not just green, but the many greens that exist within our Kanchivarams—each carrying its own mood, memory, and inspiration. Interestingly, I was…
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Letter # 1
There is something about Arakku that feels deeply familiar. For many South Indian brides, Arakku is more than a colour. It is memory. It is tradition. It is often the shade of the Koorai Pudavai — the wedding saree that marks one of life’s most important transitions. Perhaps that is why I am always drawn…
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Friday Kanchi #16
Introduction Some sarees stay close to us long before we fully understand why. This is one of my mother’s sarees — and one I have returned to repeatedly over the years. Not because it demanded attention, but perhaps because it never did. Like many older Kanjivarams, its beauty unfolds slowly. It asks to be observed…
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Grey, Beyond Neutral
Grey holds a quiet, enduring place in the Kanchivaram palette.Kanchivaram weaving reveals greys through subtle warp–weft interplay—where black, white, or muted tones come together to create depth rather than brightness.Each shade—ash, silver, or smoke—carries a composed, reflective temperament.These greys are not chosen to stand out immediately; they are meant to be observed, revealing nuance, balance,…
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Friday Kanchi #15
Introduction Welcoming the month of May with a beautiful single-border korvai Kanjivaram—one of the treasured sarees I inherited from my mother-in-law. Pieces like these carry more than silk and zari; they hold memory, continuity, and the quiet elegance of another time. At first glance, this saree may appear simple. But as with many older Kanjivarams,…
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Friday Kanchi #14
Introduction This week’s drape is a striking மிளகாய் சிவப்பு (Chilli Red) Kanjivaram, paired with a delicate coffee brown korvai border—small in scale, yet rich in character. What immediately captured my heart was its vintage spirit: the narrower border, petite pallu, and an elegance that feels rooted in another era. Weave and Structure The saree features a refined korvai construction,…