Believed to originate in Tamil Nadu’s Kanchipuram, Kanjeevaram silk sarees represent one of the most popular traditional weaves of India. Famous for their magnificent texture and solid body along with elaborate zari work, these sarees prove particularly popular for wedding and grand festive occasions.
A conspicuous way of identifying a traditional Kanjeevaram saree is through contrasting borders and pallu. Geometric patterns, checks, stripes, floral motifs, and classic offerings like peacocks and rudraksha inspire the Kanjeevaram. For the body and border, contrasting colours are usually applied to create a stunning effect.
Traditional Kanjeevaram weaving is associated with the use of mulberry silk and zari. One distinctive feature of Kanjeevaram sarees is the korvai technique, which allows the body and border to be woven in contrasting colours and joined. However, not all Kanjeevaram sarees have a korvai border that contrasts.
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