Kanjivaram Silks

 Origin of the Kanjivaram Sarees



The origin of this saree is associated with saint Markanda, who is believed to be the master weaver of the Gods. He had woven tissues from lotus fibre. The main weavers of Kanjivaram Silk are known as Kanchis who are the descendants of sage Markanda. Another historical fact says that the famous king Krishna-Deva Raya of the Chola dynasty ruled Kanjivaram between the years 985 and 1015. He was the one to take an active initiative for silk trading and the two famous weaving communities, the Devangas and the Saligars came to the city of Kanchipuram. In the 17th century due to the French invasion, this trade was temporarily halted.

Design and pattern

This is a 9 yard long saree with designs of temples patterened on it. Over a period of time, Kanjivaram sarees got converted in 6 yards with gold zari weaving. Those are really very much costly. In order to make it a bit cost effective, artificial zaris are used which look almost like the original zari. These sarees are available in a variety of colours which is its speciallity and that gives it an alluring and elegant look.

Speciality

The speciality of the saree lies texture, glimmer, permanence and refinement which is why it is popularly known as the queen of all sarees. The material used is the heavy Kanchipuram silk and is also a bit expensive because of its finesse and weight. The weight of the saree determines or is the sole parameter of its quality. The heavier the saree the better it is.

Few glimpses of Kanjivaram Sarees available at our Studio....








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