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An
Ultimate Symbol of Indian Tradition and Grandeur
What is Kancheepuram Saree ?
Kancheepuram (called sometimes as Conjeevaram or Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram or Kanjivaram or Kanchi) is located in the state of TamilNadu, in the southeastern region of India. This region of the sub-continent is responsible for producing about 90 per cent of all the mulberry silk produced in India. Silk Sarees woven in a particular method that has been followed for generations in Kancheepuram are called Kancheepuram Sarees. Please note that these days the name Kancheepuram is invariably used for the style rather than what it really means. There are many sarees that imitate the style of Kancheepuram. It is technically possible to weave Kancheepuram Sarees anywhere. But due to logistic reasons almost all Kancheepuram sarees are woven in Kancheepuram.
What is the Saree made of ?
Silk - Silk is a protien fibre, produced by the silkworm for spinning around its cocoon. This fiber (filament) is unwound to obtain silk. Yarn is produced by twisting the fiber. There are different types of Silk. They are classified based on the host plant they thrive on. Kancheepuram Silk is made from the particular variety of silkworm thriving on Mulberry plant.
Zari – Zari is a core silk thread over which silver (an alloy of silver and copper) wire is twisted and then dipped in gold. This gives the Zari the golden appearance and it is the most expensive raw material used to make the saree.
How are they made ?
Silk Saree weaving is basically a highly handcrafted industry, weavers working on a single loom.
What decides the price of Saree ?
Weight – Weight of the Saree is a very important consideration. “Higher the weight costlier the saree”.
Zari - Quality of Zari is a very important factor in deciding the quality of saree. A good Zari will retain the luster for the life of Saree. Cheaper ones will lose the luster over a period of time. In the recent past, Silk sarees with fake zari have entered into the market and are being sold at much cheaper rates, simply because the glitter of silver and copper is being replaced by polyester. The term used for fake Zari is “Tested Zari. It is extremely difficult to make out the difference between” Tested Zari” and “Real Zari” unless one is in the trade. Best strategy would be to buy from a reliable source.
Design - It takes at least two weavers working on a single loom to produce on an average two to three silk sarees in a month. Three artisans work for intricate designs and take a longer time. Higher the intricacy of the design higher is the skill and time required for weaving and hence the price goes up and this makes genuine Kancheepuram Saree expensive.
Please remember all the Silk Yarns are dyed prior to weaving. Fabric that are dyed after making the saree and printing the designs will be cheaper as they are machine woven and are not as durable as Handloom sarees.
What is Kancheepuram Saree ?
Kancheepuram (called sometimes as Conjeevaram or Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram or Kanjivaram or Kanchi) is located in the state of TamilNadu, in the southeastern region of India. This region of the sub-continent is responsible for producing about 90 per cent of all the mulberry silk produced in India. Silk Sarees woven in a particular method that has been followed for generations in Kancheepuram are called Kancheepuram Sarees. Please note that these days the name Kancheepuram is invariably used for the style rather than what it really means. There are many sarees that imitate the style of Kancheepuram. It is technically possible to weave Kancheepuram Sarees anywhere. But due to logistic reasons almost all Kancheepuram sarees are woven in Kancheepuram.
What is the Saree made of ?
Silk - Silk is a protien fibre, produced by the silkworm for spinning around its cocoon. This fiber (filament) is unwound to obtain silk. Yarn is produced by twisting the fiber. There are different types of Silk. They are classified based on the host plant they thrive on. Kancheepuram Silk is made from the particular variety of silkworm thriving on Mulberry plant.
Zari – Zari is a core silk thread over which silver (an alloy of silver and copper) wire is twisted and then dipped in gold. This gives the Zari the golden appearance and it is the most expensive raw material used to make the saree.
How are they made ?
Silk Saree weaving is basically a highly handcrafted industry, weavers working on a single loom.
What decides the price of Saree ?
Weight – Weight of the Saree is a very important consideration. “Higher the weight costlier the saree”.
Zari - Quality of Zari is a very important factor in deciding the quality of saree. A good Zari will retain the luster for the life of Saree. Cheaper ones will lose the luster over a period of time. In the recent past, Silk sarees with fake zari have entered into the market and are being sold at much cheaper rates, simply because the glitter of silver and copper is being replaced by polyester. The term used for fake Zari is “Tested Zari. It is extremely difficult to make out the difference between” Tested Zari” and “Real Zari” unless one is in the trade. Best strategy would be to buy from a reliable source.
Design - It takes at least two weavers working on a single loom to produce on an average two to three silk sarees in a month. Three artisans work for intricate designs and take a longer time. Higher the intricacy of the design higher is the skill and time required for weaving and hence the price goes up and this makes genuine Kancheepuram Saree expensive.
Please remember all the Silk Yarns are dyed prior to weaving. Fabric that are dyed after making the saree and printing the designs will be cheaper as they are machine woven and are not as durable as Handloom sarees.
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