Kanchipuram Saree

The intricacy & exclusivity of silk saree collections are highlighted by the classy expressions of each garment. Alluring the elite class, every Indian silk apparel is in high demand. Indian sarees have always been the first attention of all women and what more a women needs when she gets the most ethnic silk wear. Many designs that envisage Indian creativity & the creations are an ultimate expression of feminism with class & vogue. Silk is the richest fabric which has lot of cultural heritage attached to it.

Kanchipuram is very popular for silk sarees. Kanchipuram silk saris are very much in demand not only in India but worldwide. Most of the kanchipuram population is dependent on the silk saris industry in different ways.  The kanchipuram silk saris are handwoven with the intricate designs with zari which is a silk thread available in both silver and gold. The silk thread used for weaving Kanchipuram Sarees is made up of three single threads twisted together.

The designs of these kanjivaram sarees may be woven in zari in silk thread. The motifs are of human figures, animals, birds and geometric designs. They often have a temple borders along the lower side of the body coming above the borders. It is important to note that the contrasting color borders are woven separately and joint with the help of an extra shuttle. These borders are heavier and thicker than the body of sarees.

The Kanchipuram Silk Saree is usually stronger and more expensive than its counterparts from Arni, Dharmavaram, etc. However, the designs on the Saree itself are what brings it the fame. These sarees are very popular and quite good in demand at the time of weddings and bridal collections. Kanchipuram silk sarees are also made in surat and gujrat.

These are most expensive as that are woven with pure gold. Apart from the traditional prints and weaves, nowadays designers are creating fresh and innovative designs. They also are altering the way the Indian saree is draped over the shoulder. It all depends on the kind of work done on what is known as the ‘palav’ – this is that part of the saree, which is thrown over the shoulder. Thus kanchipuram silk saris are the fine piece of art which ever women both from India and outside want to own.