Kanjivaram Saree
Also known as Kanchipuram Saree. These sarees are referred to as South India’s
answer to Banarasi Saree. Kanjivaram Sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk
and hand woven in the city Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The
mulberry silk comes from South India and the zori comes from Gujarat. The
border colour and design are usually quite different from body. The border and
body separately woven and then directly joined to the saree. The joint is woven
so strongly that even if the saree tears, the border will not detach.
The patterns designs in the Kanjivaram Sarees were inspired with images
and scriptures in South Indians temples. The quality of the silk is recognized
by the people by weight of the saree. The heavier it is the quality it holds.
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