As the legend has it, the finest master weavers of Kanchipuram are the descendants of Sage Markendeya, who wove the first of the finest silk fabric from the Lotus fiber given to him by Lord Maha Vishnu. Belonging to this lineage is believed to be the stamp of acceptance from the Lord himself to weave the finest silks for all, including his idol in the temples.
Kanchipuram, the illustrious city, much known for its 1000 temples and silk saris, gained eminence during the reign of Krishnadeveraya, a 16th Century emperor of the Vijayanagara Kingdom. It is during this period that weaving communities are believed to have migrated here from present day Telengana or Andra Pradesh.
Saris from these region are characterized by use of heavily plied yarn with Gold and Silver zaris woven in perfect harmony with silk yarns sourced from Karnataka and Surat. The architecture of the surrounding temples and legendary epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana were source of infinite inspiration to the weavers inspiring them enough to create intricate motifs and weaves that are treasured by silks connoisseurs and their generations to come.
With a legacy of over 600 years of weaving the finest silks, the Angadi Silks located in Bangalore recreates traditional signature Kanjivaram weaves and Motifs such as Malli moggu or the jasmine bud design, coin butta, mango or paisley. The stripes and checks, the veldhari (representing the spear of Lord Murugan), neli (a type of finger ring), aathi vazhai (horizontal stripes); the different kind of multi-coloured checks, ranging from kottadi or small zari checks, vaira oosi (diamond needles), and muthu kattam to larger checks called papli are very special designs. The geometric precision of a Kanjivaram can be seen in a muppagam or arai pagam sari; muppagam, means three parts and arai pagam means two parts.
In addition to the checks and lines series, Angadi Silks in Bangalore produces some of the finest handloom silk saris, reviving motifs such as Yali (a mythical creature), mythical birds such as Annam, Hamsam, Mayil, Pulli Maan (Exotic dotted deer), Rudhraksham, Gandaperunda (a mythical two headed bird) that are considered exotic and rare.
In Southern communities, traditional muhurtam sari carry a rettai pettu (double row) border to signify auspiciousness, with a preference for white, vermilion, green and yellow hues. Representing the harmonious relationship between the bride and groom, the muthu kattam checks resemble evenly spaced pearls. Featuring the arai maadam (half-diamond, wall lamp niche ), the nine-yard koorai pudavai pettu, which appears uniform in front and reverse, represents the equality of husband and wife.
The unique motifs that decorate the Kanchipuram silk sarees and the rich weaving traditions stand as a testament to the ageless charm and grandeur of the silk.
Each time you wear a sari, it’s like you’re adding a chapter to its story. At Angadi Silks Bangalore, one can find rich intricate weaves of classic handloom Kanjivarams that date back to many centuries but disappeared with late advent of powerloom and jacquard loom. The saris are designed to remind the wearer and onlooker about Kanjivaram’s rich legacy and our art of handloom . Preferred for wedding rituals and special occasions, these masterpiece saris with antique finished border take an ardent place in every Sari a connoisseur’s wardrobe.
Dear Patrons,
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To experience the magic of a Kanjivaram sarees, the best place to go is Angadi Silks. They offer a wide variety, not only in the selection of colours and designs of sarees but also in the assorted collections. I always adore the exclusiveness of the Adhvaya Range. Angadi never fails to excite me in every visit, they always have something different each time we visit, sensual and classic yet stylish. May it be weddings or other simple functions, Angadi has something great to offer for everybody. Thank you Angadi for helping me look elegant in the important events of my Life!!”
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Saree from AngadiSilks made my big day awesome. I took both saree from Advaya Collection. Happy to say that even my engagement saree were from Angadi Silks.
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“Picked up this wonderful saree from your jayanagar store! My daughter’s langa too! Keep up the good work.”
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The best long lasting silk sarees. To be cherished forever
” It has been 7 years since I got married and whenever I wear the sarees bought for the occasion, I think of Angadi Silks since I did all my wedding shopping there. Whether it was the sarees which I was going to wear or the sarees which were going to be gifted to the family members, we found everything under one roof. The service was amazing as the Staff are patient and don’t mind showing endless number of sarees. They even encourage the customers to let them drape the saree so they the customer can see how it will look on them. The showroom is really huge and once you enter you will know what I mean. There are different sections for different types of sarees. Angadi Silks also sells salwar material, salwars, kurtis, mundu for men, etc. Out of all the sarees which I had bought from here, there is one particular one which happens to be red in colour and silk in material. The saree looks brand new even now and I always get compliments when I wear this saree. Even after 7 years of dry cleaning the sarees, the colour has not faded and a single thread has not come out. This clearly shows you that their sarees are of excellent quality. We spent about 3 hours that day and walked out with numerous bags in our hands and a smile on our face. Thank you Angadi Silks, Jayanagar! “
Desi Bling for traditional Baby Shower!
“Thank u for making my wedding a memorable one. Everyone appreciated the sarees purchased from ur store”
“I recently bought a saree for my baby shower. And saree is damn good. Had a beautiful experience. The staff was very friendly.”
Our Patron Ms.Sameeksha Hegde is all gorgeous and pop wearing her favorite pink saree from Angadi Silks. Thank you for the Instagram tag, Ms.Hegde. She is sporting a hot pink Phulia Saree and a Kanchivaram Saree.
We are delighted and humbled to host our long time patron and supporter Mrs.Sudha Murthy, at our showroom. She inaugurated both Angadi Silks and Angadi Galleria and never fails to lend her patronage towards Handlooms. We thank her for the support towards Angadi’s vision and craft. #sudhamurthy #supporthandloom #AngadiSilks #TheHouseOfAngadi #iwearhandloom #Handloom #Kanjivaramsilks #sarees #sareelove #Bangalore #Karnataka #infosys #infosysfoundation
The renowned Kannada Actress Mrs.Sumaltha Ambareesh was spotted in Angadi’s special Designer line #Advaya saree for Zee Kannada’s 10th-year celebration. The versatile and talented actress has acted over 200+ movies and has an impeccable taste for Kanchivaram sarees. #Thankyou for choosing Advaya saree Mrs. Sumalatha Ambareesh #Thehouseofangadi #evergreenactress #sandalwood #karnataka #mysore #bengaluru #actress #film #cinema #indianwoman #kollywood #actress #saree #sareelove #angadisilks
Harshita, sends in her love for Angadi Silks. “Angadi Silks is the only place our family shops for sarees. Elegance Personified” she exclaims. Thank you Harshita. Perfect #Mondaymotivation for our team. We shall convey your appreciations to our weavers as well! #clientsuccess #customersatisfaction #blessed #happy #sarees #sareelove #angadisilks #handloom #iwearhandloom #TheHouseofAngadi #Bangalore #Karnataka