Kanjivaram Saree has bought its name from the village of its origin- Kanchipuram. It is a silk saree and South-Indian answer to the very famous Banarasi Saree. Kanjivaram sarees usually use thick fabric and contrasting colours with gold detailing. Due to its deep colours and presence of gold all-over the saree, it is preferred for festive occasions.
Here we will learn about the weaving process of this wonderful silk sarees:
Kancheepuram Silk Sarees online or offline are woven from pure mulberry silk. The silk is all produced in the South region of India, but the golf detailing that you see on it, comes from Gujarat. Making of Kanjivaram Silk Sarees Collection is a long process which includes dipping the saree in the rice water. Then it is sun-dried to increase the thickness and stiffness. Each of the silk thread is interlocked with a really-thin silver wire. Post the interlocking technique, golden thread is used to complete the embroidery.
Did you know: The pallu, the border and the body of the saree generally wove separately and then interlocked with precision together.
Usually, if you look for Kancheepuram silk sarees online, you will find that the design and colour of the body and the pallu are quite different. It is because the weavers, very intricately weave both of them separately and eventually interlock them with undeniable skills. You can figure out the skill if you will ever look closely at the intersection of the body and pallu, there you will find a zig-zag pattern, known as pitni, that is where the body and the rest of the parts meet.
The joining of the body, pallu and border is known as Korvai and is done with so much precision that it takes years to master this technique.
Now, when you will wear anything from the kanjivaram silk sarees collection, you will also realize the labour that went into making that beautiful piece just for you.
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