Kanakadhara Silks

Our Story

Our Story

Celebrating the artistry of Indian weaves

Kanakadhara is a classic yet contemporary saree brand that celebrates the artistry of Indian weavers with one of a kind designs and superior workmanship. Our goal is to capture the legacy of traditional weaves and make luxury affordable. Each saree is uniquely crafted to make you fall in love with sarees all over again.

Kanakadhara strongly believes in giving back to the community. Through our initiative Kanakadhara Konnect, a percentage of our profit will be used to support the education of our weavers’ children. Every purchase directly contributes to the future of a child.

Silk connoisseurs turned entrepreneurs Archana Abishek & Lavanya Sekar are the co-founders of Kanakadhara. They are the epitomai of women who do it all. Their passion for the craft and dedication to give back to the community has been an inspiration for many.

Archana Abishek

CO-FOUNDER

“I remember walking through the corridors of the temples as a child, gazing at the grandeur and stunning sculptures that were so intricately designed and being awestruck by the beauty of the god and goddesses adorned in the mighty silk. As I grew into a young woman, the love and passion for silk saris and our rich traditions grew too. Saris became such an integral part of my life, gave me an identity and a purpose as a woman. I believe it enhances a woman’s confidence, beauty, and power. It is an epitome of grace, elegance, and poise. I wanted to bring my professional experience and my love for silk saris together. It’s an effort to keep the rich legacy of silk saris alive while still making it affordable to each woman out there. It’s a dream come true to be able to share the love and happiness silk saris bring, with all of you.”

Lavanya Sekar

CO-FOUNDER

“Saris! They are the mere reflection of a woman’s managing abilities. From being a daughter to a mother I had to take up many roles and with the changing times, the only constant was the woman in me. In today’s challenging world you need determination, perseverance, and strength to succeed. And it is the woman in me that helps me conquer the world. I was the go-to person in the family when it came to selecting outfits. All the family shopping and occasions calling for the traditional wear gave me the experience and knowledge I needed about saris. Just the way saris stood the times of trails in history; my ambition to create an authentic brand for sari’s stood the challenges of life. And I owe this to the woman in me. Kanakadhara is an effort to bring happiness and quality in a single drape to all the women of our society.”
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