Tamil Nadu’s Pride - The Kanjipuram Sarees

 

A Kanjivaram saree is a timeless garment that has been passed down from generation to generation and has a special place in a woman's heart and wardrobe. It is a silk sari produced in the Kanchipuram region of Tamil Nadu, India. Kanjivaram Sarees are also referred to as Kanjeevaram Sarees, Kanji cotton sarees, and Kanchipuram silk sarees. Indians take great pleasure in wearing this hand-woven clothes. They represent Indian identity, culture, and tradition, and they are interlaced with historical legends.

The Kanjivaram silk sari's origins can be traced back to Hindu mythology. Legend has it that the Kanchi Silk Weaver is a descendent of Sage Marcanda, also known as the Gods' Master Weaver. Kanchipuram Saree weaving dates back 400 years and is located in the little town of Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu).  The two largest weaving communities, the Devangas and the Saligars, are reported to have come all the way from Andra Pradesh to settle at Kanchipuram. They began producing mesmerizing Kanjivaram silk sarees with magnificent designs of figures they spotted on temples around the region, utilizing their weaving expertise. Soon after, this lovely fabric gained popularity and became a must-have for saree enthusiasts.

One of the most distinctive characteristics of Kanjivaram silk sarees is that the Pallu and borders are weaved separately and then joined together. The pitni is another name for the zigzag pattern that connects both parts. The Pallu of a Kanjivaram saree is typically designed and colored differently than the body. Kanjivaram fabric is regarded as one of the most durable and strong fabrics available. The saree is more durable since it is composed of three Silk threads woven together with silver wire. A Kanjivaram saree can weigh up to 2 kilograms.

Kanjivaram silk sarees have always included beautiful mythological legends in their designs, as well as lovely Temple sculptures. The border of the saree also has themes from various temples and general paintings. The bodies of these stunning saree have Temple motifs, stripes, and floral buttas. Kanjivaram silk sarees, which began as a nine-yard marvel, have always been in high demand. Because of its popularity, a six-yard weave was shortly added. The gorgeous designs and colour combinations of these sarees will captivate you. Make this stunning piece a part of your collection and revel in the rich history of a Kanjivaram silk saree.

Zari art fashioned of gold and silver has been substituted with metal and copper to make it more cost-effective and accessible to everybody. Thread Brocade Kanjivaram, Pattupettu Kanjivaram, Korvai Kanjivaram, Without Border Kanjivaram, Checked Kanjivaram, Traditional Kanjivaram, Zari Brocade Kanjivaram, and Classic Kanjivaram are different kinds of Kanjivaram. Kanjivaram silk sarees remain an important element of a woman's wardrobe and a part of precious events. Gold is a sign of purity, prosperity, and power in India, and the incorporation of silk and gold in the weaving of a saree makes it an undeniable legacy. It is not just for the love of silk sarees, but also for the stories of weavers' hands who put in labor and craftsmanship of  Kanjivaram makes it a possession to behold.