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Legacy Loom: The Timeless Magic Of Kanjivaram

Beyond their exquisite craftsmanship, the appeal of Kanjivaram saris lies in their timelessness

The tradition of weaving Kanjivarams began during the reign of the Chola Dynasty Photo: KaranAnand/Advaya
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Ananya Mukherjee vividly remembers the day she wore her mother’s Kanjivaram sari to her first job interview. “I needed something simple but elegant,” recalls the Hospitality PR and marketing professional, “It was my mother who suggested one of her Kanjivaram saris—an Indian lotus-pink with a maroon and gold zari border.” She has now amassed a collection of over 60 such saris, many of which have been handed down from her mother and grandmother.