About this Online Store
Looking for the unique and rare products? Products you go treasure hunting for in specialty market places, flea markets, vintage sales, estate sales? One normally ventures into these outlets without a pre conceived idea in mind. The adventurous seek out these markets for a thrilling experience of discovering and then churning in ones mind as to how best to put these items to use in your own individualistic style. This website is just the place for that adventure seeking shopper.
After bringing authentic Kanjeevaram (Kanjivaram) sarees (saris) to the Indian diaspora in United States, we are venturing into rare to find items that one can adapt to use to one's style and individuality. Along with some new authentic hand woven Kanchi fabrics, from the town of Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) in South India, we are putting out there unique jewelry pieces that were used to adorn the mannequins that displayed these fabrics. Our own hunt for unique treasures have enabled us to source American and European designers statement necklaces, vintage necklaces picked up from New York's famous flea markets and some custom designed and tailored scarves and stoles.
We are also introducing a category for pre worn vintage sarees that are a treasure to collect. Many of the designs that were in vogue in the early 1950s, 1960s and 1970s are now not in vogue any more and the expert weavers are catering to the new and modern tastes. The finest way of preserving the tradition of these fabrics is to pass on from one owner to another so the future generations can own some history from their families.
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All about Kanjeevaram Silk Fabrics. Silk has always been associated with luxury. It is not surprising that Kanjeevaram (Kanjivaram or Kancheepuram) sarees (saris), woven out of pure silk, have occupied the prime position as “the” attire reserved for the best of the events, be it weddings, ceremonies, concerts, etc. Kanjeevaram sarees (saris) enjoy unquestionable dominance among people from the southern part of India and are now admired and revered by the rest of India. Leading fashion designers of India have added to their appeal by stamping their own design identity on them, creating an aura of Avant grade in the fashion circles. The Kanjeevaram saree gets its name from the town it originated in: Kanchipuram. Kanjeevaram, an anglicized version of Kanchipuram, is a little temple town located about 60 miles from Chennai (Madras) in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. Kanchipuram is predominantly a temple town. This temple town is the home of generations of weavers that weave the Kanjeevaram sarees (saris). It is not surprising that the inspiration for the design of these high-quality sarees comes from the Kanjeevaram sarees (saris) get their brilliant lustre and color because of the optimal climate of this region, which is most conducive to the cultivation of the mulberry trees whose leaves the silkworms feed on. The silkworms reared here produce the softest and the longest of the silk threads and they absorb color dyes producing vibrant colored silk yarns. The quality of the silk threads from this region enables the weavers to produce products of very high quality. Kanjeevaram fabrics are therefore famous for the brilliant colors that are so captivating. The traditional weavers of this region have etched their own identity in the unique and bold color combinations of the various parts of the saree. A Kanjeevaram saree is a must in every South Indian bride’s trousseau. |
The ‘zari’ work in the border and the Pallu are generally woven in silver threads dipped in real 22 to 24 karat gold. The designers that design the intricate borders and the exquisite pallus, along with the weavers, form a team that weaves magical dreams from a few strands of silk. Every saree is an artistic creation, a unique masterpiece, and one of a kind. There are no two sarees alike.
The Kanjeevaram saree is a tradition often passed on from mother to daughter over several generations as an heirloom. Each saree is normally six yards in length, and some come in nine-yard lengths too, varying in width. They are popular attire for a myriad of social occasions like weddings, religious ceremonies, and even parties. A Kanjeevaram saree is for all ages too. Older women enhance their natural dignity, middle-aged women wear it with self-assurance and poise, and the younger, nubile beauties wear it with a feminine grace that is most alluring. Kanjeevaram sarees are available in a large price range to suit different wallets, from the easily affordable to the extravagantly expensive. The price is determined by the quality of silk yarn (the count per square inch), the intricacy and ornateness of the design in the body, borders,
the pallu, and the amount of gold-thread (zari) work in the saree. Apart from each Kanjeevaram creation being a work of exquisite art, it is a fabric steeped in Indian tradition and is a part of the cultural heritage of India. Western fashions and their influences on Indian attire come and go, but this tradition has lived on and will continue to live on. And now it is time for the women of the western world to discover the richness and allure of this magnificent silk from the south of India. The Kanjeevaram could be easily adapted to their western wardrobe of dresses and gowns. A dress made from this silk would add a touch of the exotic and plenty of eastern charm and make heads turn. Learn more about the price of our high-quality sarees from classicsilks.com. These unique silks can be used for high fashion stylish garments to suit today’s global woman.
Jewelry
Jewelry pieces offered here are rare and unique. Some of them are the traditional jewelry adorned by the classical Bharatnatyam dancers of India. They compliment the traditional Kanchi saree/sari/fabric. The design element of both the fabrics and the jewelry is inspired by the temples of South India.
Some of the products in this category are statement necklaces of well known American and European designers that also compliment the bold, beautiful and vibrantly colorful Kanchi fabrics.
Among the products are vintage jewelry pieces picked up from the famous flea markets of New York.
It is up to the individual to style these unique pieces to suit their fashion style and stand out in a crowd.