Kanchipuram Silk Saree

Handlooms are an important craft product and comprise the largest cottage industry of the country. Millions of looms across the country are engaged in weaving cotton, silk and other natural fibers. There is hardly a village where weavers do not exist, each weaving out the traditional beauty of Indiaa s own precious heritage.

Kanchipuram is also known centre of the finest silk sarees made in the country..the city has a flourishing handloom industry. Kanchipuram is home to some of the most skilled silk weavers that are producing uniquely exotic and vibrantly colorful Kanchipuram silk sarees. Some of these silk weavers are here from more than 400 years ago. Their flawless skill has made it the best the producer of some of the finest silk sarees in the country.

The Kanchipuram silk sarees are exotic pieces of art, woven from pure mulberry silk. Available in a variety of designs, these sarees have vibrant colors and are decorated with fine gold thread (zari). As a cherished possession in the wardrobe of every well-off South Indian woman, the Kanjivaram saris woven at Kanchipuram, are also prized in North India. Such is the popularity of Kanchipuram silk.