Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees come from Tamil Nadu in India. These handwoven sarees are made using mulberry silk, gold or silver zari and dyes. The saree has 3 parts - body, border and pallu. If the border and pallu have contrast colors, they are woven separately and then joined skillfully to make a finished piece. The motifs used are temple, checkered, stripes, chariots, peacocks, lions, coins, parrots, mangoes etc.