Like us, has this sari also caught your attention? Its bright yellow shade combined with royal green in a pure silk weave is a mesmerizing beauty to the eyes. Zoom in to feel the soft and smooth texture of this Kanjivaram silk draped elegantly and forming beautifully settled pleats at the bottom. The origin of this sari dates back to the Chola dynasty and has gradually ascended in its popularity because of the style and type of weave. These saris are a must have trousseau to have a luxurious variety in wardrobe and are majorly worn in special occasions.
Kanjivaram from Chennai is highly demanded by women because of their traditionality and superfine weave; prepared from pure raw mulberry silk and are characterized by the heavy use of zari in gold and silver. As can also be seen in this marigold kanjivaram silk where the weaver has combined plain yellow field with a green shaded border having zari motifs of peacocks (mayil) symbolizing royalty and regal pomp. The pallu of this sari is heavily brocaded with gold and silver zari threads in varied patterns and a row of elephants (yanai) marching along the pallu border forming a visual delight.
This sari is a perfect attire to enhance your personality and lets you groove in style and elegance. Its bright color and simplicity allows you to wear it in religious ceremonies and its royalty makes it an apt one for other parties and get togethers.
Handwoven Elegance: The Journey of a Kanjivaram Saree
Kanjivaram sarees are one of the most sought-after sarees among
Indian women. They have not only gained popularity in India but
across the globe in recent years/decades and are thus in high
demand even in the international fashion world. Made of the finest
quality silk, bearing intricate designs, and having vibrant
colors, Kanjivaram sarees have undoubtedly made their way to the
hearts of most women. The origin of these sarees is believed to
date back to the 7th century during the reign of the Chola
dynasty. Kanjivaram silk sarees originate from the city of
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. These sarees stand out among other sarees
because of the use of vivid colors and the natural glossy shine of
pure silk. Women prefer to drape a Kanjivaram, especially on
special occasions such as weddings and festivals to look flawless
and elegant. The most common motifs found on these sarees are
peacocks, leaves, flowers, paisleys, Kalash, etc. The
characteristic feature of Kanjivaram silk sarees is the rich Zari
work on fine silk fabric. This makes them a popular choice among
women of all age groups.
Let us look at the steps involved in the making of a Kanjivaram
silk saree:
1. Finest quality silk yarn is processed and dyed
Each Kanjivaram saree is made purely with high-quality silk and
thus the first step in the making process of the saree is to
find the best silk and process it. The silk yarn is first washed
and soaked in rice water and then dried in the sun. This step is
necessary to make the yarn strong and stiff to maintain the
durability of the fabric. It is then dyed in rich hues by hand
and again sun-dried.
2. Silk yarn is woven with the Zari
Now the colored threads are intertwined with silver thread and
these resultant threads are interlocked with golden thread. The
Zari threads (gold and silver) are produced from real silver and
gold and are sourced from Gujarat.
3. The process of weaving begins
Before weaving, the Zari threads and colored threads are sorted
to avoid any tangles and individual strands are put to the
weaving loom from one end to the other. Now the warp ends are
drawn and joined to the previous warp on the loom. The desired
design is fabricated or woven onto the fabric manually. This
technique has been passed down from one generation of skilled
weavers to the next.
4. The saree is given a finishing
Now that the saree has been woven and the desired design has
been obtained, it is sent for giving it a finished look. Any
extra threads are cut and removed to make the saree ready to be
sent to retail shops and markets for sale purposes.
The whole process of crafting a Kanjivaram silk saree may sound
or appear easy, but the amount of time and effort that it
requires is unimaginable. Depending on the intricacy of the
design, it may take several weeks or months to complete one
Kanjivaram. Although the cost of the saree is expensive (due to
the use of real gold and silver) and not many people can afford
to buy it, it has managed to be a part of beautiful family
treasures that are passed down through generations as a token of
love and affection.
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