Travel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel TipsTravel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel TipsTravel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel Tips
  • Home
  • Travel-News
  • Travel Tips
  • Exclusive Stories
  • NRI News
  • Explore India
  • FAQs
Font ResizerAa
Travel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel TipsTravel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel Tips
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Travel-News
  • Travel Tips
  • Exclusive Stories
  • NRI News
  • Explore India
  • FAQs
Search
  • Home
  • Travel-News
  • Travel Tips
  • Exclusive Stories
  • NRI News
  • Explore India
  • FAQs
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Places

Kanchi -The Silk City

sindianeagle
2012-06-01

The Fashion outlook in India has undergone a sea of change over the ages. Women have always been experimental and their choice of attire has varied from time to time. One garment has remained a constant feature in every Woman’s wardrobe.The Saree.

The five yard wonder has stood the test of time. Trends have come and gone, the saree has become versatile in use. The special appeal adds to the Grace of any Woman.It’s no Wonder, Saree are the hot favorite when it comes to Weddings and Festivals.

Marriages are never complete without a Kanchi Saree. This traditional attire makes any woman stand out in a crowd. India has a variety of Sarees but in Southern India, Kanchi sarees have held their ground.

Kancheepuram town near Chennai is referred to as the Silk City.Silk weavers produce the best quality of Sarees, which are exported to other countries. For 400 years these weavers have the skillful art passed down from generations.

Woven from pure mulberry silk the texture, luster, durability and finish has earned the garment the GI (Geographical indication) tag in 2005.This handloom Industry has dished out Kanchi sarees in every imaginable design. The double wrap and double weft have added to its durability and grandeur.

The border, pallu and the body of the saree are woven separately and then interlocked together. The strong weave keeps the pallu and border intact even if the material is torn.The intricate designs are made by dipping silk thread in liquid gold and silver. It adds to the value and authenticity of Kanchi sarees.

The borders have ethnic designs in strips, gold dots, motifs of birds, flowers and leaves. Of late, Painting of Raja Ravi Varma has been woven into Kanchi Sarees.

The fabric is suitable for couture; Fashion Gurus are showcasing Kanchi Sarees on the Ramp at Fashion Shows. Fashion Pundits have predicted a long inning for Kanchi sarees which are tailored into skirts, tops and stoles.

Kanchipuram Sarees are also known as Kancheepuram, Kancheevaram and sometimes Kanchivaram Sarees. Indian Eagle has great offers to coincide with the annual Silk Tourism Festival in the month of October. Book your Tickets to Chennai and be bowled over by the splash of color and finesse of Kanchi Silk Sarees.

More Such Stories for You

  • Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025, Mahakumbh guide, tourist attractions in Prayagraj, Mahakumbh holi bath schedule

    Mahakumbh 2025 Guide: Facilities, New Attractions, Places to Visit in Prayagraj

  • Navi Mumbai International Airport design, Navi Mumbai airport project details, Navi Mumbai airport cost

    INR 17000-crore Navi Mumbai International Airport: Things to Know about India’s Most Ambitious Proje...

  • Mayapur Temple of Vedic Planetarium, world's largest temple India, Mayapur ISKCON Temple

    India’s Largest Vedic Planetarium Temple Opens at ISKCON Mayapur with Help of Ford Scion & his India...

  • Statue of Liberty replicas in Punjab, rooftop sculptures in rural Punjab, immigrants from Punjab

    NRIs are Building Replicas of Planes and Statue of Liberty atop Their Houses as a Tribute to USA and...

Indian American Billionaire Dr Kiran Patel’s 17-acre Surya Estate is Either a Dream or Envy of Every Millionaire
Jim Corbett National Park
Mahabaleshwar –14 points of beauty
USA to Unveil North America’s Tallest Ambedkar Statue in 13-acre Memorial Center near Washington DC This Month
Somesvara Temple is a Must Visit on Mount Soma Known as Mount Kailash of America
Share This Article
Facebook LinkedIn Threads Email
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Find Us on Socials

richest Indian Americans, Indian billionaires in America, richest Indian immigrant CEOs USA, Jay Chaudhry net value, richest Indian American CEO
Forbes 2025 List of Richest Immigrants USA has 12 Indian American Billionaires with Total Net Value $55bn
Features
US re-entry experience, CBP scrutiny at US airports, carrying gold to USA from abroad, US customs duty on valuables above $800
“My US Re-entry Experience is Insightful for You,” Shares Indian American KrishnaKumar Podagatlapalli
Travel Stories
US Visa integrity fee for non-immigrants, US DHS news, US visa news for Indians
USA Brings Visa Integrity Fee for Nonimmigrants Including Indians: Check if $250 is Waivable or Refundable
News
Ethiopian Airlines free stopover program, Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa stopover, US to India airline stopover programs
Traveling to India or USA with Ethiopian Airlines? Explore Stopover in Addis Ababa with Free Hotel, Meals, Visa
Travel Tips

More Such Stories for You

best Chhattisgarh waterfalls, most popular Indian monsoon destinations, Indian Eagle travel blog, Indian Eagle monsoon travel articles
Places

Visit Niagara Falls of India in Chhattisgarh this monsoon

5 Min Read
best yoga retreats in India, yoga in India, mediation centers in India, IndianEagle travel blog
Places

Best Places for Yoga and Meditation in India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

7 Min Read
Navi Mumbai International Airport design, Navi Mumbai airport project details, Navi Mumbai airport cost
Places

INR 17000-crore Navi Mumbai International Airport: Things to Know about India’s Most Ambitious Project

5 Min Read

Kolad – Rafting on the Kundalika River

2 Min Read
Travel to India, Cheap Flights to India, Aviation News, India Travel Tips

Travel Beats is an Indian Community portal by IndianEagle, a leading travel organization for Indians in USA. Travel Beats celebrates the achievements of young Indians and publishes exclusive stories from the US and India. It also publishes the latest news about Indian Americans from different walks of life and lists upcoming Indian events in USA. It also shares updates from US-India airlines. To be precise, Travel Beats is a consistent effort by IndianEagle to bridge between Indians in America and India.

Resources

  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Indian Eagle
  • Share With Us

© 2025 IndianEagle LLC. All rights reserved.

    Designed and developed by Indianeagle  

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?