Sunday, December 8, 2013

Rattling Kanchipuram Silk Sarees Online

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.


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.


 Modern designs, artistic floral work and other incorporations on the saree body are variations to widen the appeal of the Kanchipuram Silk Saree.The latest Kanchi Pattu Silk Saris have crystals, kundans and beads. They make exclusive gifts on festive occasions, are preferred as grand bridal attire or are used as wear for special occasions like weddings, visit to temples during traditionalfestivals, cultural programs, big parties and birthdays.The Kanchipuram Cotton Handloom Saree, which is soft and airy, with check patterns in attractive colour combinations, appealing motifs, elegant borders and pallus, is comfortable, appealing and preferred during summers.The South Handloom Kanchi Cotton Saree with its embroidered bootis and having silk or zari brocades as borders, is suitable wear for daily casual, corporate office, college and functions.Whereas the fancy version having block prints with resham border is a fusion of trendy and ethnic, would be ideal as occasional wear for home makers and working women alike.


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.


 One of the most precious outfits in the wardrobe of any Indian woman is saree. Kanchipuram is situated on the north-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram is known as silk city and famous for handloom, machine woven silk sarees, hand-woven silk fabrics and zari sarees. Kanchipuram silk sarees are exotic pieces of art, woven from pure mulberry silk and available in a variety of designs, these sarees have vibrant colors and are decorated with fine gold thread. Peacock, parrot, swan, lion, mango, chariot, sun, moon are some motifs woven into kanjivaram pattu saris.Latest kanchi pattu silk sarees are designed with crystals, kundans and beads are marvelous. Kanchi pattu Silk Sarees are Ideal gift for festivals and special occasions like weddings, bridal occasions, Temples, cultural programs, parties and birthdays. Designer kancheepuram silk saree of artistic floral work and modern border is pride of the south Indian bride.


 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.
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