Kancheepuram Silk Saree is known for its distinguished characteristics of heavy weight, bright colours and solid zari borders with “Pallu” and with unquestionable durability. It is made in region of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and are worn as bridal & special occasion sarees by most women in South India.
Craftsmanship and silk producing tradition were continued at Kanchipuram right from 3rd Century BC. Kancheepuram sarees vary widely in cost depending upon the intricacy of work, colours, pattern, material used like zari (gold thread) etc.
The silk is also known for its quality and craftsmanship, which has helped earn its name. Bulk of the silk fabrics are woven on throw shuttle looms. The texture in silk fabrics is tight and close and needs a special skill and patience to produce these fabrics.
Kancheepuram sarees is well known for its inter woven lace (zari) work which is made of silver wire, red silk, silver thread and gold. The chief attraction of silk fabric is being its luster and it is imparted by the unique quality of water used at Kancheepuram.
Kancheepuram Sarees are distinguished by their wide contrast borders. Temple borders, checks, stripes and floral (buttas) are traditional designs found on these sarees. The patterns and designs were inspired with images and scriptures in South Indian temples or natural features like leaves, birds and animals.
If the mundhi (the hanging end of the saree) has to be woven in a different shade, it is first separately woven and then delicately joined by a process called Petni. The part where the body meets the mundhi is often denoted by a zigzag line which blends together in harmony of colours.
The border colour and design are usually quite different from the body. In a genuine Kancheepuram Silk Saree, body and border are woven separately and then interlocked together.
GI Tag Registration Date : 02 June 2005
GI Tag Number : 15
Certificate Number : 6
Geographical Area : Tamil Nadu
Special Cover Release Date : 12 May 2021
Cancellation : Kanchipuram 631 501
Type : Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : TN/06/2021
This cover has a small replica of Kanchipuram Silk design
Enlarged View of Illustration
Enlarged View of Cancellation
Images of Postage Stamp issued by India Post on Kancheepuram Silk are furnished below
Postage Stamp Issued on 10 December 2009
Traditional Indian Textiles
Mixed Sheetlet - Traditional Indian Textiles
Miniature Sheet - Traditional Indian Textiles
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