Material

Chanderi Silk

Product type

Chanderi Silk Kalamkari Saree

Handcraft Work

Kalamkari

Occasion

Light Occasion Wear Casual Wear Festival Wear Formal Wear

Brand

Indiehaat

Ideal For

Women

Source

Sourced Directly from Zuned (Weaver from Chanderi)

Pack Of

1

Craft & Story

**Chanderi Silk** is a lightweight, sheer, and luxurious fabric handwoven in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. It blends silk and cotton or pure silk, often adorned with traditional zari motifs like peacocks, lotuses, and coins. Known for its subtle sheen and elegant drape, Chanderi Silk is a timeless choice for festive and formal occasions. **Kalamkari** is a traditional Indian textile art that combines hand-carved wooden blocks and natural dyes to create intricate designs, often inspired by mythology, nature, and folk tales. Originating from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, this technique involves multiple steps of dyeing and printing, resulting in vibrant, detailed patterns on cotton or silk fabrics.