Kanchipuram Silk Sarees - India's Modern Apparel

The Kanchipuram silk saree, also mentioned to as the Kanjeeveram, is one of the greatest well-known silk sarees obtainable in the country. It is usually woven by the weavers at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. This residence is known as Silk City, as the major occupation of the people is weaving silk sarees. The place though does not production any raw material that goes into the creation of the silk saree. The mulberry silk arises from Karnataka and the Zari derives from Surat.

A Kanchipuram silk saree is complete of pure mulberry silk. Three vehicles are used to weave the saree. The weaver all on the right shuttle and his associate all on the left one. The saree is well-known by a contrast border - the color of which is dissimilar from the rest of the body. The pallu is separately woven, and then joint to the saree with delicate fiber work. Some of the most collective themes that are normally woven into a Kanchipuram saree are suns, moons, peacocks, chariots, swans, parrots, lions, mangoes, coins, and leaves among numerous others.

The saree has three portions - the body, border and the hanging end of the saree (pallu). The three main raw supplies used while weaving the saree are - zari (metallic thread), silk thread and dye. The weavers pool the three to make an exclusive art in each saree. The border design and color are commonly quite different from the body of the saree.

The changing times have exercised extensive effect over the Kanchipuram. It has experienced a makeover to suit modern requirements and tastes. Some of the latest trends contain using crystal work, embroidery, images of gods and goddesses and ancient paintings among others.

The sarees are offered in every possible color, variety and design. They have gained a standing for their luster, durability, texture and finish. Numerous marriages, particularly the ones in South India are imperfect without the Kanchipuram saree.