Kanchipuram Silk Sarees Shop

On the Silk Industry of Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu An article on the Silk Industry of Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu Source: FRONTLINE http://www.flonnet.com/fl2220/stories/20051007004112000.htm First Stop on the Silk Route: Kanchipuram's silk industry is adopting to competition and changing customer preferences by modernizing operations by Asha Krishnakumar JUST like Darjeeling in West Bengal is known the world over for its tea, Scotland for Scotch whisky and Champagne in France for its wine, Kancheepuram, in Tamil Nadu, is known for its silk saris. Silk weaving in Kancheepuram is a centuries-old tradition. The town today has over 60,000 silk looms and 22 weaver cooperative societies (nine societies with a turnover of over Rs.10 crores; four with Rs.5-10 crores; and the rest less than Rs.5 crores). The town's annual turnover exceeds Rs.200 crores with exports worth nearly Rs.3 crores. According to S. Nagaraj, Joint Director, Anna Silk Weaving Cooperative Society and Special Offi

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees - A primer and Buying Guide "How do I look?" Padma asked me, nonchalantly, staring at her reflection in the large mirror.  We were in a large showroom of Silk Sarees, and a salesgirl carefully folded the saree at the right places, held them in place, and then looked at us noddingly for a reaction.  "Good" I said, "But...".  My wife cut me off, and declared "I love this saree.  I want to buy this".  I continued my muted protest - "first of all this is not handloom, and secondly I suspect this has a mix of polyester fiber".  I got back in a quick retort was "Polyester, silk, handloom - does not matter.  This a beautiful saree, and I love it." We were in the temple town of Kancheepuram in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, India, famed as much for its tradition of handmade silk sarees, as for its majestic temples.  They are the remnants of a weaving and dyeing tradition hundreds of years old, pa

Tips for Kanchipuram Silk Saree Maintenance & Care When we talk about care and maintenance of your costly silk sarees then we should keep certain things in mind like: How to Store  Kanchipuram   Silk Sarees : One should not store silk sarees with other types of sarees but they should be stored separately and wrapped in a muslin cloth or pure cotton cloth.  Storing them in dark place is better to avoid fading and discoloration. It is best to store silk saree in hanging position with the help of a hanger, this way they will not get any crease and would remain wrinkle free for long time. How to Wash Kanchipuram Silk Sarees:  Washing from cold water is best for normal wash.  If any saree gets any stain then either dry clean it or wash that portion with petrol and brush. Washing with protein shampoo is also better for the silk saree as it would conserve the true nature of the silk saree. Never twist or wring the silk saree during washing or while rinsing it, as thi

Some Indian Popular Varieties and Types of Silk Sarees: Mysore Silk Sarees Kanchipuram or Kanjivaram Silk Sarees Banarasi Silk Sarees South Indian Silk Sarees Silk Cotton Sarees Raw Silk Sarees Nalli Silk Sarees Pure Silk Sarees Pochampally Silk Sarees Tussar Silk Sarees Designer Silk Sarees Art Silk Sarees White Silk Sarees The best thing about the silk saree is that they are perfect for wedding parties, functions, or other type of occasions where a woman want to impress the people there. The natural shine, charm and rich look of these sarees not only make you look gorgeous, beautiful like a queen but also make you feel very special. So go on and buy a silk saree for you and steal the show when next time you attend any wedding and other parties, and let the people treat you as a special guest. Actress Sneha in Silk Saree

Tips for Buying kanchipuram  Silk Sarees However there are plethora of shops, retail outlets, online shopping store who have been selling different types of silk sarees, but there are some important things which one should consider before buying a silk saree, like: Cost of kanchipuram Silk Saree : Always remember quality comes with a price tag and is not cheaper. If you find any vendor offering you best silk sarees at a very low price then something is fishy in the water, because, a silk saree does not come cheap. More purer and original the silk, more costly it will be. Embellishments on Silk Saree : The richness of the silk saree also depends on the embellishment work on it. More the work is done more the rich look and higher price tag it will have. In embellishment can be of any type like embroidery work, lace work, golden & silver threads work, zari work, sequins work, beautiful prints, or any other decoration work. Color of the Kanchipuram Silk Saree : The color of the

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees Tips for Buying, Care & Maintenance kanchipuram Saree is one of the most beautiful outfits for ladies which can make any women look beautiful, gorgeous, and magnificent like a queen irrespective of the personality, complexion and body type a woman possess. Sarees are suitable for all kinds of occassions like any formal party, dinner party, kitty party, an outing, while traveling, wedding, any grand party and functions what you need is the right saree for that occasion. There are different kinds of  kanchipuram    sarees which some are cheap and some are very costly which can be categorized according to some factors i.e. fabric used to make saree, and the embellishment work done on the saree e.g. embroider, sequins, lace work, stone work, zari work, etc. If we talk about the fabric used in making saree then most popular saree are  silk  sarees, cotton sarees, georgette saree, net saree, shimmer saree, brasso saree, chiffon saree, tissue crepe sare