Be a Silk Queen With Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees

Sarees make the look of a woman more elegant and when wrapped in a Kanjeevaram silk saree, looks become more graceful. 

Overview:

Kanjeevaram silk sari is a spectacular commencement of the craftsmen living in a small town Kanchi (Kanchipuram) in Tamil Nadu. The Kanjeevaram silk saris, with the simple contrasting border and gold zari patterns, continues to hold a top place amongst the various silk saris variety available in the country. The saris represent the essence of womanhood. It has been considered by many that Kanjeevaram ( aka., Kancheevaram, Kanchipuram) are the queen of silks.

Brief info:

The Kanchipuram silk sari, made of Mulberry silk and also known as Kanjeevaram, are worn by generations of women as bridal & special occasion sarees mostly in the southern part of the country. It is said that the Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees are woven by the descendants of Sage Makaranda who was the weaver of God. 

The Government has recognized Kanjeevaram Silk Saree as a Geographical Indication in 2006 and you can find a Silk Mark to indicate it's authenticity. 

The trending fashion in wedding market:

Kanjeevaram Sarees are not in trend in the wedding market. Many websites are dedicated only to provide genuine Kanjeevaram to buyers. Survey says a Kanjeevaram Silk is a must in the shopping list of the brides across the country. 

Delving into the history of the Kanjivaram sari, it becomes apparent that the motifs and designs are closely interrelated to the temples of Kanchipuram. The Kanjeevaram silk has a special connection with weddings in South India, as the patterns are said to reflect the harmonious relationship between the bride and the groom.

The demand for Kanjeevaram Silk Saree is so high that dupes have been made of the same. However, to differentiate between the real ones from the duplicate, you just need to check a few things

1. The material of the original Kanjeevaram Saree's border is made in contrast with the body of the garment. 

2. The 'zaris' they use are made of real gold and silver but the duplicate ones are oxidized threads.

3. If you burn a thread of the Kanjeevaram Silk Saree, it will burn into ashes leaving a leathery Smell

So, if you are a fashionista grab your piece of Kanjeevaram to complete your wardrobe.