Kanchipuram Saree and The Tale of Three

The name ‘Kanchipuram’ itself speaks volumes about the richness of the fabric. We all know about the Sage Markanda whose descendants were associated with weaving the fabric. The traditional patterns, royal fabric, and grandeur exude the regal heritage of the saree. Woven from pure mulberry silk that comes from South India, zari from Gujarat, this fabric is also known as ‘Pattu silk’ in Tamil. 

 

Weaving Tale of Kanchipuram saree:

 

Kanchipuram saree is weaved using three shuttles. At the right side of the shuttle there is one weaver, and to the left another weaver. The border of the saree will be in contrasting colors and designs of beautiful motifs like peacock, annapakshi, paisley, chakram, yali, and floral motifs that have their own story to add value to the traditional silk.

The color and design of the whole six-yard are done separately from the borders of the saree. The three parts are weaved independently and then joined together. This weaving is unique from other sarees. Again, if the pallu has more than one shade they are weaved separately which are joined afterward. 

 

Types of Kanchipuram Saree:

 

Kanchipuram Brocade Saree –

This saree emanates the richness of the fabric and the golden zari work adding to the glamour of the saree.

 

Kanchipuram Jacquard Saree –

The class of this type is par beyond being gorgeous. The opulence that comes with the intricate work is beyond words.

 

Kanchipuram Multi-colour check Saree –

Traditional and check patterns will always blend with the festivity. With this type of saree grace is well defined.

 

Kanchipuram Partly Pallu saree –

This is a special type of weaving where the pallu and pleats are designed separately from the rest of the saree. This emits a strong characteristically independent look.

 

Kanchipuram half and half saree –

Almost similar to the Kanchipuram pallu saree, this half and half are weaved in a separate shade. Half of the saree is weaved in one shade and the other half in the other shade.

With variations, history, mythology, royalty, grace, and story Kanchipuram saree is one such type of six-yard that demands the class of the one who wears it.