For a woman, her wedding day is the most special day of her life and for many it’s a childhood fantasy come true! If a traditional south-Indian wedding style is your style, a rich Kanchivaram silk saree for the D-Day is a great choice. A Kanchivaram saree is traditionally made in Kanchipuram located in Tamilnadu, India. The silk city Kanchipuram has a rich history of making some of the best silk sarees in world with some beautiful designs. According to Hindu mythology, Makaranda (the master weaver of Gods) is the ancestor of the kanchi silk weavers. Kanchivaram sarees are popular among brides who like traditional wedding sarees .
Vidya Balan and Aishwarya Rai in Stunning Kanchivaram Sarees
Spotting of Bollywood stars like Aishwarya Rai, Vidya Balan and Rekha in Kanchivaram Sarees isn’t difficult.
How are Kanchivaram Sarees made?
Three shuttles are used to make a single Kanchivaram saree. Right and left, both shuttles are made by two weavers at the same time. Kanjivaram or Kanchipuram sarees are very eye-catching for wide contrast borders which is totally different from the body. Pallu of different shades are woven separately at first and then joined to the sari with a zigzag line. Kanchivaram silk comes from Bangalore, Coimbatore, Dharmavaram and Hosur.
Themes and Motifs (Exclusive Designs):
The unique designs of Kanchivaram sarees make it exclusive and expensive. The designs have been influenced from Hindu architecture and mythology. Temple designs are very prominent on Kanchivaram silk sarees. Peacock and parrot motifs, pallava temples, tribal designs are also seen. Many scenes are portrayed based on Hindu epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and The Bhagwat Gita. The saree border is the most attractive part of Kanchivaram sarees. It varies depending on the amount of zari, the motif and colours used. The temple motif and Rudraksh motif are used to make tall borders. Tall borders look good on women who are tall and lean. Bright colourful borders and fine zari borders also looks very elegant and unique.
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Price Range of Kanchivaram Sarees:
Cost of a single Kanchivaram saree depends on the work, colour and materials. It stars from INR 2,500 to 1,00,000 or more. Real gold and silver are used to make zari in Kanchivaram sarees. In 1kg zari 420 to 470 gms of silver and 3.5 grams of gold are mixed. The zari usually comes from Surat.
Which Occasions are Best to Wear?
Kanchivaram sarees have replaced Banarasi sarees as a wedding saree of choice. Kanjivaram sarees are very comfortable to wear and also extremely grand. Sarees with heavy silk and golden zari are popular as wedding wear. The bright colourful border of kanjivaram sarees are great during festivals like Diwali or Dussehra or while visiting temples.
These days, wearing Kanjivaram sarees to award functions seems to be the hottest fashion fad among B-town hotties!
Here are some examples:
The Dream Girl, Hema Malini sports a beautiful Green Kanchivaram Saree.
Madhuri Dixit in a stunning Pink and Purple Kanjivaram dressed as a traditional Maharashtrian ‘porgi’. Yester-years superstar Sharmila Tagore poses right beside while holding an IIFA trophy at the Awards Ceremony.
Actress Pranitha in a stunning Orange and Maroon Kanchivaram Saree and the sizzling Rekha wearing a heavy one at the IIFA Awards.
Miss Hawa-Hawai Sridevi is also spotted in a beautiful mustard yellow and red Kanchivaram saree while Soha Ali Khan in this pretty pastel yellow and pink one could easily be mistaken for a south Indian beauty.
Brides in Kanchivaram Sarees
If you can’t decide what to wear on your Wedding day, just blindly pick a rich kanchivaram silk saree in red and zari to look like the impersonation of Goddess Lakshmi herself as the folk-lore goes. Your special one wouldn’t want to take his eyes away from you.
Here’s a Quick Glance at Some Beautiful Brides in Kanchivaram Sarees:
While you are hunting for a wedding saree, don’t forget to checkout the latest collection at the famous Nalli Silks Saree as they rarely known to disappoint.