{"product_id":"national-award-saree-1","title":"National Award Saree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor : \u003c\/strong\u003eRoyal Blue\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3 m approx with 80cm Blouse Piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight : \u003c\/strong\u003e700 - 1000gms approx\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength : \u003c\/strong\u003e5.4 m - Saree, Blouse - 80cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth : \u003c\/strong\u003e47 to 48 Inchas\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWashing : \u003c\/strong\u003eDry Clean Only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed \u0026amp; Antique Gold National Award Winning Molakalmuru Silk Saree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA magnificent vivid red silk saree highlighted with antique gold zari. The body is scattered with delicate gold butis and larger ornamental floral\/paisley motifs, while the peach-gold pallu creates a dramatic contrast. The pallu features an intricate arrangement of paisley and floral-inspired motifs in gold, soft blue and green, framed by finely woven zari borders. The combination of intense pink, burnished gold and muted jewel tones gives this saree a distinctly regal, celebratory character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColour palette: Red • Peach-gold • Antique gold • Soft blue • Emerald\/muted green\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Scattered butis • Ornamental paisley motifs • Elaborate contrast pallu • Fine zari bordersMolakalmuru Silk Sarees — Karnataka’s Quietly Regal Silk Tradition\u003cbr\u003eWoven in the historic silk town of Molakalmuru in Karnataka, this exquisite handloom silk carries generations of South Indian weaving heritage. Crafted from fine silk yarn on traditional pit looms, Molakalmuru sarees are distinguished by their luminous, slightly translucent texture, beautifully contrasting bodies and pallus, and masterfully woven borders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sari comes alive through the hands of the weaver: multiple shuttles work independently to build the body and borders, while intricate joining techniques bring them together seamlessly. Traditional motifs such as the Hamsa, Rudraksha, peacock, lotus and mango appear alongside stripes, checks and geometric patterns, often enriched with zari.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften compared with the grandeur of Kanjivaram, Molakalmuru possesses a character entirely its own — lighter, more fluid and quietly luminous, yet every bit as technically accomplished. A fine Molakalmuru is not merely a silk sari; it is a piece of Karnataka’s living weaving heritage, carrying the skill of the loom, the rhythm of the weaver and a design language that has endured across generations.\u003cbr\u003eThe heritage of Molakalmuru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMolakalmuru’s silk-weaving tradition developed through the movement of weaving communities into the region, including the Sokulasali\/Swakulasali, Padmasali and Pattasali communities. The tradition also benefited from the patronage associated with the Mysuru royal court. By the 20th century, weaving had become deeply embedded in the local economy; an account from 1967 records that nearly half the town’s population was involved in silk weaving. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not simply a sari that happens to be woven in Karnataka. The identity of Molakalmuru is built into its technique. The choice of silk, the treatment of the warp, the contrasting body and pallu, the use of multiple shuttles and the manner in which the border is joined to the body are all part of its distinctive vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tradition is unfortunately under pressure from powerlooms, competition from other silk traditions and a shrinking number of young people entering handloom weaving. UNESCO’s documentation describes Molakalmuru silk weaving as a craft in decline, making the finest handwoven pieces particularly meaningful as carriers of living textile heritage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes the silk so special?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Molakalmuru sarees use:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Mulberry filature silk for the warp\u003cbr\u003e* Charkha\/hand-spun silk for the weft\u003cbr\u003e* Silk yarn with different degrees of twist\u003cbr\u003e* Zari as additional warp and\/or weft in richer designs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination produces one of the sari’s most recognisable characteristics: a fine, slightly translucent and fluid silk surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body can also display a subtle two-tone or shot effect, because differently coloured warp and weft threads interact to produce a changing surface colour. This is one reason Molakalmuru silk can appear almost iridescent when it moves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finest examples therefore aren’t simply about the silk being expensive. They are about the quality and fineness of the yarn, the precision of the weaving, the control of tension and the skill required to integrate the body, borders and pallu.\"\"\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sutra Edits","offers":[{"title":"Festivals","offer_id":48553496707293,"sku":"P0067","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Formal Occassion","offer_id":48553496740061,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Party Wear","offer_id":48553496772829,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cultural Event","offer_id":48553496805597,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Family Gathering","offer_id":48553496838365,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bridal Trousseaus. 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