We can say that the Indian Women's wardrobe is incomplete without the queen of silk - Kanjivaram silk.It is also well known as Kanchipuram silk. As the name sounds, it came from a town in Tamil Nadu called Kanchipuram. Kanjivaram sarees are well known for their great texture,quality and craftaman ship.Kanjivaram saree always give ypu an unmatched royal,ethnic , traditional and rich look. It has been It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2005–2006.
Weaving Process
The sarees are woven from pure mulberry silk thread. The pure mulberry silk used in the making of Kanchipuram saris comes from South India and the zari comes from Gujarat. To weave a Kanchipuram sari three shuttles are used. While the weaver works on the right side, his aide works on the left side shuttle. The border color and design are usually quite different from the body. If the pallu has to be woven in a different shade, it is first separately woven and then delicately joined to the Sari. The part where the body meets the pallu is often denoted by a zig zag line.[9] In a genuine Kanchipuram Silk Sari,body and border are woven separately and then interlocked together. The joint is woven so strongly that even if the sarees tears, the border will not detach. That differentiates the kanchivaram silk sarees from the others.Each Kanjivaram saree weighs about 2kg.
Speciality Of Kanjivaram Silk Saree
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 alsobit expensive because ofits 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.
Care Guide And Maintenance
1)Professional Dry cleaning of the sari is always recommended. If you are comfortable with spacing the cleaning intervals to once in 2-3 uses, please do so.
2)Air the sari as much as possible after every use and dry clean followed by a roller iron to restore the folds. Also keep changing the crease of the saree every now and then to keep your saree from getting a permanent fold mark.
3)For stain removal, use spot cleaning technique but we always recommend professional dry-cleaning.
4)Also, never brush, beat or twist your saree. Avoid airing it in direct sunlight. 5)Use silica gel bags to absorb extra moisture so that there is no fungal growth on the sarees.
