Your new family’s first heirloom.
A special gaṭhabandhana.
Wear the auspicious marks of Viṣṇu on your wedding day.
Rectangular loose upper body garment made with non-violent mulberry silk. Silk fibres harvested by hand. Handwoven. Hand finished by artisans. Embroidered with the auspicious marks of Viṣṇu - the Padma (lotus), the Śrīvatsa symbol, the Śankha (conch), the Gadā (mace), Ananta Śeṣa, the Sudarśanacakra, the Kaustubha gem, and Garuḍa deva. The calligraphy is hand-lettered. Embroidered with the shloka
तदेव लग्नं सुदिनं तदेव ताराबलं चद्रंबलं तदेव ।
विद्याबलं दैवबलं तदेव लक्ष्मीपते तेंघ्रियुगं स्मरामि ॥
विभावरी श्रीर्दिवसो देवश्चक्रगदाधरः ।
वरप्रदो वरो विष्णुर्वधूः पद्मवनालया ॥
— Viṣṇu Purāṇa: Part 1, Chapter 8
"Śrī is the night, the discus and mace bearing God (Viṣṇu) is day. The bestower of boons Viṣṇu is the groom, the one who dwells in the lotus grove (Śrī) is the bride."
The uttarīya is a loose upper body garment that was worn by both men and women in ancient India. It is known to us as the angavastram/dupattā of today. This uttarīya is made with non-violent mulberry silk, one of the most luxurious fabrics in the world. Embroidered onto this garment is a sacred shloka from the maṅgalāṣṭaka, dedicated to Viṣṇu. Also embroidered on it are auspicious marks of Viṣṇu.
Style: KS13
Fabric composition: 100% silk (mulberry silk, non-violent).
Fabric weave: Satin.
GSM: 95
Length: 2.5 metres (approximate)
Width: 55 centimetres (approximate)
Designed and made in India.
Fibre: Harvested by hand using non-violent methods in Karnataka, India.
Yarn: Spun in local cooperatives in Telangana, India.
Fabric: Handwoven in Telangana, India using traditional looms.
Garment: Machine embroidered. Hand finished by artisans in Maharashtra, India.
Free shipping across India, always. Your order will be dispatched within 4 weeks from the date of payment. Once shipped, it will be delivered by our logistics partner within the standard delivery window — typically within 5 to 7 business days.
Each piece is handcrafted and truly one of a kind. Slight variations in construction, fabric, or colour are natural characteristics of handspun and handloom materials, and handcrafted products. These are not flaws, but rather signatures of the handmade process. They are a testament to the individuality and character of each garment.
As all products are made-to-order, we do not accept returns or exchanges.
In the unlikely event that you receive an incorrect item or a product with a genuine manufacturing defect, we will gladly repair or replace it. To be eligible, the item must be unused, in its original condition, and returned in the original packaging.
This garment is available in two variants — embroidered in golden or in white.