Kanjivaram blouse designs: photos
2 of the 8 designs have a photo so far; the others are described in the table.
Kanjivaram blouse back neck designs
With a simple front, the back carries the design. These back necks suit stiff Kanjivaram silk, which holds a curved or straight edge cleanly:
- Pot neck (matka): narrow at the nape, widest across the shoulder blades, curving back in above the waist band.
- Keyhole: a high back with one small round or oval opening, closed by a button at the nape.
- Classic U (round): a plain rounded back, cut shallow for daily wear or deep for weddings.
- Square (glass cut): a straight-sided cut-out with sharp corners; frame it with the zari border.
- Dori (string) back: an open back held by tie strings with tassels (latkans); it also stops a wide back from slipping.
- Deep V: two lines meeting low on the back, for receptions.
Every back shape with photos is on the back neck blouse designs page.
Simple Kanjivaram saree blouse designs
For a simple Kanjivaram blouse, cut a boat neck or high round neck from the saree's own blouse piece, run the zari border along the neck or the sleeve hems, and choose a classic U or keyhole back with elbow sleeves. The weave is already the decoration, so plain piping is enough. See the silk boat neck blouse designs for more boat neck fronts.
Kanjivaram saree blouse designs front and back with price
We do not publish stitching prices; they depend on your tailor, your city and the work. When you ask for a quote, name the design from the table: maggam, aari or zardosi work, lining and full sleeves each add to the price of a plain blouse.
How much fabric for a Kanjivaram blouse
Many Kanjivaram sarees come with a blouse piece; measure its length and compare it with your bust size and sleeve below. If it is short, buy contrast silk for the sleeves.
| Bust | Sleeveless | Short sleeve | Elbow sleeve | Full sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 36 in | 0.8 m | 0.8 m | 1 m | 1.25 m |
| 37 to 42 in | 0.8 m | 1 m | 1.25 m | 1.5 m |
| 43 in and above | 1 m | 1.25 m | 1.5 m | 1.75 m |
Source: StitchMagic blouse calculator defaults for a 36 in wide fabric, not a published standard. Check yours in the blouse fabric calculator.
Kanjivaram blouse designs by body type
| Body type | Front neck | Back neck | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petite / short | V neck, boat neck | Simple V back or dori | Wide round or square neck |
| Plus size | V neck, deep V | V back or dori back | Wide boat neck, off-shoulder |
| Broad shoulders | V neck, sweetheart | Narrow V back | Wide boat neck, cold shoulder |
| Narrow shoulders | Boat neck, off-shoulder | Any open back | Halter neck |
| Long neck | High neck, collar, round neck | Covered back with embroidery | Very deep V |
| Short neck | V neck, boat neck | Simple open back | High collar neck |
A boat neck still works on a plus-size figure if it is not cut wide; a wide boat neck adds width across the top. This is the same guide as on the blouse neck designs, front and back page; for slim frames see designer blouses for skinny women.
Kanjivaram blouse questions
Which blouse design is best for a Kanjivaram saree?
A boat neck or high round neck in matching silk with a zari border, with a pot neck or deep U back. The simple front lets the saree carry the look.
Which back neck design suits a Kanjivaram blouse?
A pot neck, keyhole or classic U back. Stiff silk holds the curved edge of a pot neck cleanly; a keyhole keeps the back mostly covered for traditional ceremonies.
Should the blouse match the Kanjivaram saree or contrast with it?
Both work. A matching blouse, often cut from the blouse piece that comes with the saree, is the traditional choice; a contrast silk with the saree’s zari border on the sleeves is the other common choice.
What is the price of a Kanjivaram blouse design?
We do not publish stitching prices; they depend on your tailor, your city and the work. Ask for a quote per design: maggam, aari, zardosi, lining and full sleeves each add to a plain blouse.
Can I add aari or zardosi work on a Kanjivaram blouse?
Yes, but keep it to the neckline edge, the sleeve hems or one motif on the back. Kanjivaram silk already carries woven zari, and work all over the body can look crowded.
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