Why Kanchipuram Sarees Are Called the Queen of Silks.pdf

Handwoven in Tamil Nadu for over 400 years, Kanchipuram sarees are crafted from pure mulberry silk and real zari. Their unique three-shuttle weaving joins the body, border, and pallu seamlessly, while motifs like peacocks and temple borders carry deep cultural meaning. Cherished as bridal treasures, they are known for their elegance, durability, and legacy—making them timeless heirlooms truly worthy of the title “Queen of Silks.

1. Why Kanchipuram
Sarees Are Called
the Queen of Silks Heritage & Legacy
Unique Weaving Technique
Bridal Grandeur
Pure Mulberry Silk & Real
Zari
Symbolic Motifs & Borders
Woven in the temple town of
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, these
sarees carry over 400 years of
tradition. They are treasured as bridal
heirlooms.
The three-shuttle weaving method
makes the saree body, border, and
pallu woven separately and joined
seamlessly – a hallmark of
authenticity.
The sarees are a must-have in South
Indian weddings, symbolizing
elegance, wealth, and tradition for
generations.
Crafted from the finest South Indian
mulberry silk and genuine gold/silver
zari, making them lustrous and long-
lasting.
Peacocks, elephants, temple designs,
and checks represent prosperity,
divinity, and grandeur.