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Art that you can wear: Nature, temples, jewelry and geometry have all played a pivotal role in Kanchi saree designs and motifs.
Here's presenting you a glimpse of the fine art and geometrical precision of traditional colors of purple and pink in 3 grams of real silver zari, handwoven kanchi pattu saree. Some motifs and design features you will see in this masterpiece are :
 
1. Annapakshi = Divine Swan
2. Aanai = Elephant
3. Parakathu Kuthurai = Unicorn
4. Iruthalai Pakshi = Two headed bird.
5. Raakodi : Hair jewelry worn by Bharathanatyam dancers
6. Maanga = Mango
7. Chakram = Wheel
8. Vanghi = Arm band worn by brides
9. Gopuram = Temple motif
10. Selangai = Anklet, a piece of jewelry
11. Vaira kattam = Diamond shaped checks
12. Mulaivitta Kodagal = Diagonal stripes
 
The saree is the culmination of art, history, culture and divinity. It is a complex network of checks and stripes and artisanal motifs handwoven to precision in the Jacquard technique. The 4 artisanal borders below and 2 borders above are exceptional. The body of the saree is the result of precision and geometry with diagonal checks and stripes and intricate motifs handwoven within each check. The grand pallu has artisanal creepers and diagonal stripes.    
The unique artisanal design and purity is breathtakingly beautiful and an heirloom, one to treasure and pass on to the next generation.
About Kanchivaram/Kanchipuram
Popularly known as the “City of Silk” and the “City of 1000 temples”, Kanchipuram, is located 70 km away from Chennai and is famous for its handwoven silk sarees with delicate zari work. It is considered to be one of the seven sacred cities in India, as it houses more than 1000 temples.
 
A tradition that is more than 150 years old, the story of Kanchipuram silk saree begins in Hindu Mythology. Legend has it that Kanchi weavers are descendants of Sage Marakanda, who was considered to be the master weaver for the Gods themselves. The early weavers of Kanchipuram were from two major communities of Andhra Pradesh, the Devangas and Saligars, who migrated to the town of Kanchipuram. They used their excellent skills to make sarees that bore the images of the sculptures and figurines found in temples, around the village.
The acclaim for GI tagged Kanchivaram sarees is purely for its special weaving technique that has mulberry silk of 18-20 denier 4 ply silk in the warp and 6 ply in the weft, twisted together with zari (a silk thread twisted with a thin silver wire and gilded with pure gold) to create sarees which are usually stronger and more lustrous that other silk sarees. 
Kanchi silk sarees are known for their artisanal contrast borders, intricate designs inspired by royalty, nature and religion that is most commonly found in these striking borders.
When you buy a pure silk, fine zari handwoven saree, you are actually adopting a piece of Indian cultural heritage into your world. 
 
* This product has been woven on a handloom by the weaver and may have slight irregularities that are a natural outcome due to the human involvement in weaving a unique handcrafted product without any electrical power. The colours may fade or bleed due to the traditional dyeing method employed.
* There may be slight differences in color of the actual product due to lighting conditions during photography.