Indian festivals mean religious celebrations with near and dear ones. And celebration means flaunting yourself in the best way. Silk is an epitome of Indian culture where one can wear the tradition and spectacle the culture. One such breed is the Kanchipuram sarees, originated in the Kanchipuram region of Tamil Nadu, it is widely popular for its elegance and rich fabric. There is a wide variety of Kanchipuram silk available in the market. Some of the most special features are -
Mulberry silk:
Mulberry silk is rich in fabric and has its
own shine. The silk is a symbol of purity and goes well with any Indian
celebrations.
Geographical Indication:
The speciality of the silk is also that is has
been recognised as a Geographical Indication by the Govt. of India in 2005 and 2006.
Textile weaved by Sage Makarand:
It is believed that the Kanchipuram silk
was woven by the descendants of Sage Makarand. Hence the significance of the
fabric is a resemblance to the Gods.
Specific designs and patterns:
The Kanchipuram silk saree has been widely
popular for specific designs and patterns. The wide contrast border, temple
border, detailed zari work, stripes and rich colours. There are also intricate
works on the pallu of the saree displaying the scenes of the Mahabharat.
Interlocked pallu and the whole saree:
It is only in the case of Kanchipuram silk sarees that the pallu and the body of the saree are woven separately. They are
then interlocked. This is done so strongly that even if the saree tears the
joint remains intact. And there is usually a zigzag line denoting the
interlocking part.
High-quality fabric:
This fabric is rich in colour and textile.
The glamour that it exhibits is par excellence. Exhibiting elegance and
magnificence the Kanchipuram silk saree is every woman's dream.
If you are a fashion freak or a saree lover
or you love to carry your roots, then you must possess one piece of exuberant
Kanchipuram piece. This symbolises the sanctity of Indian weaving industry and
the fabric both.
