CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRADITIONAL KANCHIPURAM SILK SAREES
The regal Kanchipuram silk sarees never go out of style and never fails to mesmerize us with their umpteen shades, weaves and patterns. The traditional Kanchipuram silk sarees take a meticulous process to weave and might take even days together to complete one saree in the handloom. Embellished with figurines of the temple, Hindu mythology and mythical creatures, every Kanchipuram silk saree tells stories about the weaver’s creativity! What makes the kanjeevaram silk sarees outstandingly special? Originating from the city of temples - Kanchipuram, the silk sarees are made of original pure mulberry silk threads that spell magic in every touch. If you are wondering why the traditional Kanchipuram sarees are heavier than other silk sarees, then here is what you need to know. Three to four strands of mulberry silk threads are entwined together to form the yarn which goes into the loom and eventually gets woven into Kanchipuram silk sarees . This also gives the name of...
