The Kanchipuram
Silk Saree, Traditionally
Symbolic Of Grandeur, Remains Exclusive To This Day. The Kanchipuram( or Kanjivaram) Saree, known for its traditional grandeur and rich feel, is chosen for its exclusivity, and displayed only on special occasions.Kanchipuram, near Chennai, is famous for its
Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram Sarees.Traditionally Kanjeevaram Sarees are of silk and cotton. However the Kanchipuram Silk Saree, exclusively known for its regal look and grand feel is the possessor’s
pride and the envy of others. No marriage or traditional
function in South India seems solemnized
unless the resplendent
Kanchipuram Silk Saree
adorns many a woman
present on the occasion.Kanchipuram
Silk Sarees
are made of pure silk,
achieving their grandeur
from the motifs
having zari of silk threads dipped in liquid gold and silver. Classification as
a Kanjeevaram Sari,
needs the Geographical Indication (GI) stipulation, that the decorative zari must have at least 57% silver and 0.6% gold in it, be followed
in word and detail.A geographical indication (GI) is a name or
sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin. The use of a GI may act as a
certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according
to traditional
methods, or enjoys a certain reputation, due to its geographical origin.
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Elegant broad borders with colours
and designs
different from that of the body
highlight the Kanjeevaram
Silk Saree. The pallu
or hanging end of the saree, could be of the same colour and design as that of the border or could differ. If different, it is
woven separately
and then finely attached to the main saree.A Kanjeevaram Silk Sari could take two to three weavers working
simultaneously, anywhere from a week to a fortnight to complete a Saree. The time taken depends upon the uniqueness and intricacy of the design to be incorporated
in the motif.Typical motifs are sun, moon, peacock, swan, lion and
mango. Themes like jasmine flowers scattered
between boundaries, parallel
lines running across the sun or temple structures, are also popular.A popular variation is a thicker, stiff and
heavier Kanchipuram Silk
Saree. This is achieved by the dipping of zari threads in rice water and drying it to get
thickness, before weaving
for supplementary warp and weft patterns.Priced from a modest Rs. 2000/-, the Kanchipuram Silk Saree
could move upto a lakh and above, based on the design, motif and materials used.
The latest Kanchi Pattu Silk Saris have crystals, kundans and beads.They make exclusive gifts on festive occasions, and are preferred as
grand bridal attire.They are also used as special wear for occasions like weddings, visit to
temples during traditional festivals, cultural programs, big parties and
birthdays.A popular variation in the Kanchipuram Silk Saree is the dipping of zari
threads in rice water and drying it to get thickness, before weaving. This
would be the heavier weighing stiff but also popular variety of the Saree. The appeal of the Kanjeevaram Silks lie in the elegant broad borders
with colours and designs different from that of the body. The pallu or hanging
end of the saree, could continue with the same colour and design as that of the
border or could differ. If different, it is woven separately and then finely
attached to the main saree.
South
Indian handlooms are well known for weaving pure silk sarees, which adorn
Indian wedding and bridal ceremonies. Mulberry silk, eri or endi, muga, tussar
are some of the silk variants used for weaving. Gold or silver zari threads
play magical patterns on weavers’ hands. Pure silk saris are richly woven with
intricate gold or silver zari brocades, motifs, check borders and elegant
pallus are everlasting fashion. Alluring prints and embroidery work enhances
the attire. Handlooms of kanchivaram, uppada, venkatagiri, dharmavaram,
pochampally, narayanpet, mangalagiri, gadwall, rasipuram are quite popular for
pure silk sarees.Artistic creation of zari motifs of flowers, jasmine, vishnu on
kanchipuram silk sarees are beautiful. Uppada pattu saree is accentuated with
zari meena design and antique floral border is a unique wear for marriages and
parties.
Unnatisilks also trades in places like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Kochi and many other Indian cities. We also do worldwide express shipping to countries like Russia, Germany, China, United Kingdom (UK), UAE, Dubai, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Spain, New Zealand, South Africa, Korea and others.
Contact:
UNNATI SILK PRINTS PVT. LTD,#3-4-360, Vajra Complex, General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), M.G.Road, Hyderabad-500003.AP,India.040-64555251 or 97000 57744.
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