Take the Silk Route

Ask any Indian women what her saree means to her, her reply will be “it means the world”. And no woman in history has ever said no to shopping Silk sarees. The number of sarees one owns is never enough!

Sarees are popular because of their uniqueness, beauty and the reflection of the craftsman’s love for weaving! From having just traditional motifs, silks sarees have evolved to being a canvas, where the artist tries to implement new ideas and innovative techniques.

There will be a huge development in the designs if you compare your grandmother’s saree to your mother’s and your mother’s to yours! The transformation is massive but the interesting fact is that it is highly welcomed by women of all age!
New age women like their wardrobe to have a mix of everything and not just what’s trending. At Pothys, we have everything from ancient motifs like yazhi, manga, chakram to trending designs like ikat, chevron prints, and temple borders to a fusion of both!

Here’s a list of our silk saree collections.

-- New arrivals --

Paithani silks: are famous for their subtle square and kaleidoscopic-coloured designs, peacock embedded pallu, and magnificent tapestry artworks. The zari is woven so close that it looks like a mesmerizing mirror to the beholder.



Venkatagiri Silks: Known for its rich, fine weaving and generous use of zari, these sarees feature motifs of peacocks, parrots, swans, mangoes and leaves in its traditional style of weaving.



-- Light weight silks --

Tussar silks: Tussar silk takes up colours quite easily due to its rich texture and the final product is a saree with a rich, deep hue with a natural shine.


Organza silks: Organza silk sarees are thinner and more lightweight than any other saree and are great for semi-formal and casual occasions.



Mysore silks: An exquisitely complicated process of selecting the finest silk yarn and making a resplendent saree out of it has been perfected.



-- Our Flagship collection --

Samudrika sarees: These meticulously designed sarees have become the last word in craftsmanship in silk. This quintessence of ethereal beauty can multiply the grace of the woman wearing it.



Vastrakala sarees: Intricate and breathtaking Zardozi embroidery plays hide-and-seek with beautiful beads, stones and a variety of other embellishments. We call this celestial creation a Vastrakala Pattu saree.



Parampara saree: The Parampara Pattu is an amalgam of traditional weaving methods and contemporary designs, motifs and colours. These fusion silks are the perfect combination of tradition and modernity.



Vasundhara sarees: Named after Mother Earth, these stunning silks capture the essence of our planet – a breathing, living, effervescent phenomenon that displays all the beauty that nature can endow.

View our collection @www,pothys.com

Samudrika - Sankya Lakshanam

Our flagship saree collection - Samudrika - is the perfect choice for the bride-to-be. You can take our word for it, because it is not just any silk saree but a craftsman’s finest piece of work, crafted to sheer perfection with heart and soul!

                                                                                             

There can be a range of options from which the bride can choose from her muhurtham saree, but sophisticated and esteemed attire in the bridal trousseau is Samudrika.

So why is our Samudrika popular with brides? Because this is the only saree that carries the virtues of the perfect Muhurtha Pattu! The virtues being classic, exclusive, unique, including traditional artwork, in a pure Kancheepuram Pattu Saree. Sounds compelling, doesn’t it?

Picture your wedding, where you’re dressed in our Samudrika collection looking regal and resplendent, stealing the entire crowd’s attention while your groom's sight fixated on you! What more can a bride ask for?

We all invest a lot in recording the important details of the big day, through invitations, photographs, videos etc.; the joy in revisiting the whole experience is beyond the scope of explanation. Pothys has come up with an innovative concept in making the big day extra special!! Presenting Sankhya Lakshanam - the rare art of weaving names of the bride and groom in the Samudrika wedding saree.

 

The concept has been welcomed by many couples and has set a new trend in Bridal wear!

This idea is not just for new, young couples but is also a good gift for couples who are celebrating their 20th, 40th 60th wedding anniversaries!! The concept has evolved from weaving names to important dates like- mother's or the baby’s name along with the seemantham date.

From weaving names and dates, we have taken this thought to whole new heights where an entire photograph can be woven in the silk saree!!!

                                           

Kamal Haasan was taken aback when he heard the significance and exquisiteness of Samudrika in an exclusive interview with our MD Mr Ramesh, even cracking a joke, “At this speed, Pothys can weave an entire movie in a single saree!”


You have heard enough about our Samudrika - Sankhya Lakshanam! Go ahead, visit our showroom to get one for yourself!

Saree- Limitless Grace!

Sarees are considered to be traditional, but recent times have proved that it has outgrown that tag and can be worn with a contemporary twist.

You may have seen many Indian actresses and other famous celebs wearing sarees in different ways to award functions, public gatherings, etc bringing back the old heritage into practice. Saying that, we still see a majority of women stick to the regular style, owing to their hesitation to try something different and only a very few really dare to take the offbeat route!

With people all over the world experimenting with draping styles, abstract patterns, eccentric colour combinations, blouse designs, pairing with funky accessories... and the list goes on; why should one hold oneself back? After all no women is too old to stick to one kind of material, drape , colour or design! So go ahead, be playful and drape your way to a stylish new you!


To get yourself started in 2016 we have put together a few options:

Tussar silk, despite its slightly rough texture, is an ideal material to wear on a cold, foggy day! It is one amongst the many silk varieties that is stiff yet comfortable. Women who feel silk sarees are heavy-duty must check out Tussar Silks!

                    

These mesmerizing Samudrika Sarees, are designed with such care and caution that no two sarees are of the same design, making it hard for women in selecting just one!


                 


The craze for Banaras sarees hasn't changed with time and it tops every girls saree wishlist. Why? Because of two reasons- 1. It is still considered to be one of the traditional sarees 2. Intricate embellishments and unique compositions!


                  


We may have witnessed several revolutions with respect to fashion, but Cotton Sarees still rule the day! They can be worn to various occasions in versatile ways and are the most popular material for saree wearing fanatics. Take a look at our collections.


                   

Walk into our store or visit our site at www.pothys.com to shop from the widest range of collection! You can also gift your loved ones gift cards from Pothys.

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The Magic of Margazhi

The month of Margazhi which is also referred to as Dhanur masam, is of great significance, according to the Hindu calendar. Margazhi is welcomed by kolams, special early morning pujas, music concerts and keerthanams. And so, we can see the colourful kolams drawn by women at their doorsteps in the early morning. The month of music, dance and drama officially starts today. But the music festival has already kicked off! The music festival which started off in a small way in 1927, for about 10 days has now emerged into something immense and starts as early as mid-November and continues till mid-January. Along with the ragas and melody, splendid silk sarees and tussar weaves adorn the Margazhi concerts. The kutcheris and carnatic songs get enriched with the ethnic look that the singers render to them. The performing artistes draped in the silk saree and decked up with jewel have a special place in every rasika’s heart. The endless conversations between the listeners will also include the type of silk saree, the colour and the border along with the thalam, ragam, swarams during the concerts. Just as artists are coming up with new ragas and themes for rasikas of music, Pothys innovates and presents new designs and trends in silk sarees for the kutcheri goers. One just can’t witness the world-famous music festival and the Margazhi season without the rustle of charming silk sarees!