The Living Loom

Vairaoosi is one of the oldest weaving technique in the history of Kanjeevaram weaves, in Vairaoosi “Vairam” means Daimond and Oosi means “Needle”. The way of projecting thin Zari line in the form of Daimond cut and as if thread is inserted with needle in between silk warp threads is called “Vairaoosi” and hence the name has been given. In this special edition of our “Loom stories Vlog” we clearly showcase a classic Vairaoosi saree along with the respective handloom where this saree is being woven and showcase the weaving technique explaining the complexity and beauty of the weave. Placing the zari threads in equal geometry proportions in between silk warp threads and balancing 65mtrs of both silk and zari thread is the most critical part of the weave which is clearly showcased in this vlog

Korvai is one of the oldest weaving techniques in Kanjeevaram. “Korvai” means attaching two different parts, which is aptly seen in Kanjeevaram Korvai sarees. It involves joining the body portion weft to the border portion weft, resulting in a bright colour-to-colour contrast in the sarees. This is achieved by maintaining independent wefts for the body and the border portions. In this video, we try to explain the process of attaching each and every thread, showcasing the complexity of this weave process.