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Introduction
Silk is a symbol of luxury and class which no other fabric can match in glow and elegance. The touch of silk reminds the very thread of history, a shimmering fabric of unparalleled grandeur.
India has a glorious silk tradition of its own which no other country in the world can share. Tamilnadu occupies the fourth position in silk production in the country and silk weaving is a long standing tradition here. Kanchipuram is world renowned for the gorgeous handwoven silk sarees of myriad rich colours, famed for their luster, finishing and their matchless beauty.
Kanchipuram is a town which has been established and flourished during the reign of Krishnadevaraya. It is one of India's seven sacred cities which was the historical capital of the Pallavas and Cholas. It is also known as 'SILK CITY' as the main profession of the people living in and around the city is weaving silk sarees. The silk weavers have settled here for more than 400 years giving it an inevitable reputation as the producers of the best silk sarees in the country.75% of population in the city are dependent on the silk saree weaving either directly or indirectly.
In the past weaving silk clothes and wearing ther were a sign of custom and tradition which continues even today. The weavers migrated from Andhra Pradesh and settled in Kanchipuram. They started their hereditary profession and were famously called as Devangas and Saligars who recognised themselves as descendants of Sage Markanda, the master weaver for gods.
Kanchipuram is called as temple city which is known for its rich heritage and weaving industry.The sarees woven in this town famously came to be known as Kanchipuram sarees which are called as "Queen of all sarees" in India and all over the world. It is an extraordinary type of saree with the rich and traditional look. It is also expensive because of its superior manufacturing quality and glow.
Production Process
China is the largest producer of silk in the world, but the silk used for world famous Kanchi sarees is mulberry silk which is grown in Karnataka and Tamilnadu.The jari (a gold coated silver thread) is used for borders and the pallu is from Gujarat, which gives a metallic look and brightness...