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Collection: Gandaberunda Motif Kanchipuram Silk Sarees
A curated selection of handwoven pure silk Kanchipuram sarees featuring the Gandaberunda — the mythological double-headed eagle of the Vijayanagara empire, one of the rarest motifs in the Kanchipuram weaving tradition. Part of the broader Butta motif family. Every saree is Silk Mark certified and sourced directly from artisan weaver families. Free shipping across the USA.
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Burnt Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Butta Saree with Deep Forest Green Border, Antique Gold Zari Gandaberunda and Patchi-in-Flight Buttas and Grand Woven Pallu
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Deep Violet Gandaberunda Zari Kattam Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree
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Royal Blue Gandaberunda Zari Kattam Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree
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Deep Emerald Green Gandaberunda Zari Kattam Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree
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Deep Coffee Brown Gandaberunda Zari Kattam Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree
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Deep Aubergine Gandaberunda Zari Kattam Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gandaberunda motif in Kanchipuram silk sarees?
Gandaberunda is a mythological double-headed eagle from Hindu iconography — a form of Vishnu depicted with two heads facing opposite directions and wings spread wide. It was the royal emblem of the Vijayanagara empire. In Kanchipuram weaving, it is one of the rarest and most symbolically significant motifs, woven into the saree using supplementary weft threads on a traditional pit loom.
Why is the Gandaberunda motif rare in Kanchipuram sarees?
The Gandaberunda requires weavers with deep knowledge of the iconographic form, the ability to render complex bilateral symmetry in supplementary weft weaving, and the patience to execute a figure that often spans the full border width. Few weavers still practise it at this level today.
Are Gandaberunda Kanchipuram sarees Silk Mark certified?
Yes. Every saree in this collection carries Silk Mark certification from the Central Silk Board of India, guaranteeing 100% pure mulberry silk throughout.
What occasions are Gandaberunda sarees suited for?
Gandaberunda Kanchipuram sarees are chosen for the most significant occasions — major temple festivals, weddings where families want to honour their South Indian heritage, and as heirloom collector pieces. They are not everyday sarees; they are statement pieces of cultural and textile significance.
Does Idam Living ship Gandaberunda sarees to the USA?
Yes. All sarees in this collection ship free within the United States. International shipping is also available. Each piece is unique — once sold it is not reproduced.
Will Gandaberunda sarees be restocked?
No. Each Gandaberunda saree is a unique handwoven piece. Given the rarity of weavers who practise this motif, stock is very limited and pieces are not reproduced once sold.