South Silk Hand woven Pure Silk Saree Creme

Graceful Hand woven Pure South Silk Saree in Creme as part of India Archive DHEA Regional Specials collection.

Step into the realm of timeless elegance with DHEA collection exclusive, an opulent collection by India Archive, showcasing our exquisite Handwoven Pure Silk Saree.

This Creme Soft Silk hue, has self large manga (mango shaped) motifs. the elegance of the saree comes from its self colour fine weaving. 

Collection: DHEA

Type: South South Silk handwoven pure silk saree deep creme. 

Fabric and Composition: 100% Pure Soft Silk. The ends may have hand-combed natural fringe. Includes Blouse piece. 

Colour: Creme

Country of Origin: India

Detailed information: 
The mulbery silk yarn is procured from Bangalore region. The sarees are also known to be woven in the region of Coimbatoor in  Tamil Naidu.

Some of the popular and treasured motifs are as follows:

Yaali : Its is a mythical creature which is Part lion, part elephant, and part horse. Its is an emphatic symbol of protection. Its is believed to shield the wearer from the evil eyes and stow an auspicious essence around you. The sacred Yalli as a sculpture is also  bestowed at the doorways of temples in Tamil Nadu.

Poo Chakram: It is a traditional floral circular motif, and is usually artistically spread across sarees.     

Maanga:  It is a paisley motif.  It has myhological relevance as a symbol of prosperity, the border, pallu, and body designs of a Kanjeevaram saree. The maanga motif has become a beloved motif among weavers and is extensively used in the pallav, border and body.    

Mayil: The peacock (Mayil) motif is symbol of beauty and love. It as spiritual relevance and is embedded in many mythological stories regarding the rejuvenation of Mayil. 

Yanai : The auspicious elephant (yanai) motif elephant is traditionally associated with royalty. It has roots in hindu spirituality and is the chariot of goddess Lakshmi and considered as a symbol of wealth, wisdom and courage. 

Kuthirai: The mythological motif of Winged Horse has a huge relevance in the motifs of South sarees. Considered as symbol of The winged horse is a symbol of power, freedom and eternal integrity. The Kuthirai  is a predominant feature of the mandapams of Southern India temples. 

Kodi Visiri: Its is a Floral Creeper, it is used in multiple ways on borders and Pallav  creating beautiful intricate patterns. Mayilkan- Its is ancient motifs indicating the Peacock's Eye. In Uttara Ramayana a story elaborates on how Indra, who unable to defeat Ravana, sheltered under the wing of a peacock. He later blessed the peacock fearlessness from serpents and with "thousand eyes". 

Rudraksham: - Rudraksha has strong relevance and is woven in the sarees indicating how in mythology it is considered as Lord Shiva's tears and has healing capabilities. 

Iruthalai Pakshi : The motif is a two Headed mighty celestial bird. It has strong mythological significance and is also called Gandabherunda. The motif is considered as a symbol of triumph and glory. 

Thazhampoo Reku:  The thazhampoo Reku is a motif of Screw pine. Its is a fragrant kewra  flower has sharp petals. its used as an hair adormnet in Tamil Nadu. The Thazhampoo Reku flower got interpreted into motifs as a bundle of large triangles also depicting temple gopurams.