Kalpa Arts Store
The Kalpa Arts store is a curated shop for Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi practice and performance - practice sarees, salangai, costume jewellery, taalams, and study materials, selected by Devi Nandana.
Collections
Shop by what you need.
Five collections, narrow on purpose - sized for daily practice, designed for stage. Every collection is restocked from the same workshops Kalpa Arts students already use.
Practice & performance sarees
Pleat-ready practice sarees and stage costume sarees in temple silk, art silk, and crepe.
Salangai (ghungroo bells)
Hand-tied ghungroo with bell counts and pad widths matched to age and skill level.
Costume jewellery
Thanjavur-style temple jewellery sets - chokers, long chains, jhumkas, vanki, nethichutti.
Practice equipment
Wooden taalams, brass tarangini bowls, practice mats, and posture aids.
Books & sheet music
Adavu notation books, Carnatic rhythm primers, and curated practice playlists.
Common questions
Sizing, returns, and shipping.
The most common questions from parents and students. Anything else, message us on WhatsApp - we typically reply within a few hours.
Who curates the Kalpa Arts store?
Every item is selected by Devi Nandana, the founder of Kalpa Arts. The store grew out of repeated questions from parents and students about where to buy the right practice saree, the right ghungroo count, or trustworthy stage jewellery - so we made the answers available in one place.
How do I know which size to order?
Every collection page has a size guide - sarees by wearer height, salangai by age and bell count, jewellery by body-point measurements. Look for the 'Size guide' link beside the size selector on any product. If you're between sizes, round up for sarees, round down for salangai. Anything unclear, message us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm before you order.
Are the sarees pleat-ready?
Practice sarees are pleat-stitched and ready to drape with minimal pinning. Performance sarees can be ordered either pleat-ready or as full uncut yardage if you have your own tailor. Pleat sizing is matched to the wearer's height when you provide it at checkout.
How is salangai ghungroo count decided?
Young beginners typically start with 50 or 75 bells per foot for clean adavu sound without overwhelming the ear. Teens move to 100 bells; adult performers usually wear 150 or 200. We list a recommended count per age band on each product, and you can request a custom count if your guru prefers a specific number.
Is the temple jewellery real gold?
No - it is stage-grade Thanjavur-style imitation jewellery, finished to photograph and stage-read like real temple jewellery while staying light enough to dance in. Real-gold pieces are not stocked. We can refer you to trusted Chennai goldsmiths for arangetram heirloom pieces on request.
Do you ship outside India?
International shipping is currently by request - write to us via WhatsApp or email with your country and the items you would like, and we will share a courier quote (DHL or India Post International). India shipping is free above ₹2,500 and 4–7 business days otherwise.
What is the return policy?
Unworn, unwashed items in original packaging can be returned within 7 days of delivery - full refund minus return courier. Custom-tailored sarees and salangai with custom ghungroo counts are final-sale because they are made or assembled to your specification.
Do you offer discount codes?
First-time shoppers can use code KALPA10 at checkout for 10% off the first order. Current Kalpa Arts students who order jewellery sets for arangetram can request a small handling discount - just mention your batch name in the order notes and we apply it before processing the charge.
Admissions open
Enquire about classical dance classes at Kalpa Arts.
Share the student's name, age, location, prior dance experience, and preferred timing. A suitable batch is suggested after a short conversation.
Class arrangements in Kollam, Kerala; Chennai, Tamil Nadu; or online.