* Every handloom drape possesses unique weave signatures. Gold details contain genuine metallic plating.
The Kanchipuram Cotton Silk Dhothi
₹14,500
A premium lightweight dhothi for traditional pre-wedding rituals (Haldi/Vratam). Crafted from a breathable blend of tree silk and fine organic cotton, detailed with a simple handloom stripe of clay-red and brass gold yarn.
Silk Blend
A versatile tier for grooms who want the elevated look of silk with enhanced comfort, structure, and ease of movement. Silk Blend options are ideal for receptions, engagement ceremonies, pre-wedding functions, travel weddings, and coordinated family ensembles. This tier is designed for polished occasionwear with a refined finish, offering flexibility in styling, colour coordination, embroidery, and made-to-order detailing while maintaining a premium ceremonial look.
Yarn Origin: Woven in the outer rings of Kanchipuram by local family weavers who have managed wooden handlooms for over four generations.
Spinning detail: Ethically harvested by forest-fringe communities in the Western Ghats, naturally cleaned without harsh chemicals, and handloomed with traditional organic dyes in the Kanchipuram region.
Product Specifications
- ✦Fabric Base: Tree silk cotton handloom, coarse but soft texture
- ✦Color: Sandalwood Cream & Ochre
- ✦60% Kapok tree silk, 40% organic long-staple cotton
- ✦Hypoallergenic, cool-touch material for day rituals
- ✦Classic Kanchipuram red-border design
- ✦Pre-washed and softened by hand
Sri Sundaram Chettiar & Sons (Kanchipuram)
Bangalore Guild PartnerArtisan Story
This piece represents the combined labor of master weavers. By preserving traditional jacquard configurations and using genuine gold zari wire spun in Mysore, our partners maintain ancient livelihoods under fair-wage guarantees. Each purchase supports local loom maintenance and funds apprentice training for the next generation of South Indian weavers.