However, the silk for Kanchipuram sarees must first be dyed before it can be woven on the loom. Addressing the Media Mr.ShankarKumaraswamy, Director, RmKV Silks said: after a decade of research at the RmKV Silks R & D center in Tamil Nadu, we have rediscovered the recipes for dozens of natural dyes and also innovated a few special colours of our own. The Naturals collection features sarees in rich red and amber tones derived from manjistha (Indian madder); arraku (lac) has been used to create deep crimson colours, while indigo has been painstakingly processed and curated to create blue shades. Fenugreek, myrobalan, red soil, pomegranate shells, mulberry leaves and marigold flowers are just a few of the other natural ingredients that have been used to create the natural dyes. Once the silk yarns are processed at our facility, they are coloured using these natural and biodegradable dyes before being handwoven on looms by our master weavers. Now, for the first time, customers can add a 100% naturally-dyed handwoven Kanchipuram silk saree to their wardrobes, just in time for the festive season. RmKV Lino Silk Sarees Yet another innovation that RmKV is introducing this festive season is RmKV Lino Silk sarees. Lino silk sarees are handwoven Kanchipuram silk sarees that have been made 40% lighter using a Leno technology, atechnique patented by RmKV in silk weaving. These authentic Kanchipuram silk sarees are handwoven using the finest silk and pure zari, with one striking difference - they feel as light as air. This signifies that this collection of light weight silk sarees, could literally “breathe”. The RmKV Linosilk saree was created with the younger generation of customers in mind; the lightness of these Kanchipuram silk sarees is complemented by bright colours and bold patterns. Speaking on this innovation Mr.PranavKumaraswamy, Director, RmKV Silks said: as with all our exclusive innovations, Lino silk sarees have been handcrafted at the RmKV Silks R&D center in Tamil Nadu.
We have used two patented technique in this Lino silk saree. (a) KV technique (b) Lino technique The KV technique was applied to get an interlocking meenakari effect in the fabric and the Lino technique is applied for transparency, drapability, and comfort(airy). The whole process necessitated the twisting of the yarn in a unique way followed by the restructuring of the looms, to weave these silk sarees using a patented technique. About RmKV Established in 1924, RmKV Silks is celebrated for its handwoven Kanchipuram silk sarees, which have won several National Awards for craft and innovation. The RmKV Design Studio has created numerous unique silk sarees to date, the most notable being Theme sarees such as HamsaDamayanti silk saree, AishwaryaPookkal silk saree, ChinnanchiruKiliye silk saree, Durbar Krishna silk saree, and KuralOvium silk saree; the Grand Reversible silk saree, the 50000-Colour silk saree, the Varnajaalamsilk saree collections, and the innovative Natural silk saree range and Lino light-silk saree collections.
Today, you can custom-design your own saree in one of over 50,000 colours, to be handwoven by RmKV's team of master weavers. RmKV also carries a wide range of fancy and embroidered sarees, salwar kameez, and a complete range of womens, mens andchildren'sproducts. For further information on product, please contact:
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