Kanjeevaram silk sarees are one of the most desired sarees of south India from a place called Kanchipuram.
The handwoven Kanjeevaram silk has a quality and feel like no other fabric in India.
The saris are woven from pure mulberry silk thread. The pure mulberry silk and the Zari are woven
and twisting yarns of silk which makes it sturdy and lasts a lifetime or longer when taken care of well .
It is exceptionally elegant, stands out from other sarees mostly because of the contrast among the borders and the rest of the colours or patterns on the fabric of the Kanjeevaram silks.
Some of the most common Wedding silk saree’s themes and motifs that are used on a Kancheepuram saree are nature inspired, temples, mythological figures, birds and buttis.
The handloom weaving process requires several stages in order to produce the final product which normally takes 5-6 days depending on the design.
The unique feature of Kanchi sarees is that it is known for its vibrant colors and designs and these contrast borders are usually woven separately from border and then skillfully woven to the body which is also called “KORVAI”.
The price range for pure Kanjeevaram sarees ranges from Rs 7000 -2 lacs depending on the zari, motifs, weave and combinations.
