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Motif Spotlight

Iruthalai Pakshi

Kanakavalli's Motif Spotlight series is a celebration of the classic forms that embellish the kanjivaram. In this curation we delve into the beauty and symbolism of the Iruthalai Pakshi, a two-headed bird that adorns the drape.

The motif of the double-headed eagle, also called gandabherunda, was used in the royal insignia and on coins of powerful kingdoms and empires. A symbol of victory, the Iruthalai Pakshi is also rooted in mythology and spirituality in South Indian tradition. The motif is intricate on the kanjivaram silk, woven in rich zari or coloured silken yarn. The mighty two-headed bird is seen soaring across the sari's body, or woven in exquisite detail on the borders and pallu, lending regal splendour to the weave.

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Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-03840 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-03840 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-599-HS001-04092 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-599-HS001-04092 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-03802 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-03802 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-00999 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-00999 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-100-HS001-11869 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-100-HS001-11869 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-07609 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-07609 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-00067 - Cover View Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-00067 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-12473 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-12473 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-01026 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-01026 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-01016 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-01016 - Fabric View
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Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-599-HS001-03935 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-599-HS001-03935 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-07529 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-07529 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-02989 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-110-HS001-02989 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-599-HS001-03874 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-599-HS001-03874 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-12555 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-12555 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-040-HS001-02352 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-040-HS001-02352 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-040-HS001-03384 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-040-HS001-03384 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-05977 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-05977 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 21-110-HS001-09584 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 21-110-HS001-09584 - Fabric View
Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-09457 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 22-110-HS001-09457 - Fabric View
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Kanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-599-HS001-03134 - Cover ViewKanakavalli Kanjivaram Silk Sari 23-599-HS001-03134 - Fabric View
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