When it comes to sarees, how is it possible that the name of Kanchipuram saree does not come up? Kanchipuram sarees made in Tamil Nadu are not just a garment but are a living example of Indian handicraft. This is the reason why their price sometimes reaches lakhs of rupees. Let us know why this happens?

The price of Kanchipuram sarees increases due to these reasons:

• Use of pure silk and genuine zari: Pure Mulberry silk is used to make Kanchipuram sarees. Besides, gold and silver zari is also used in the saree. Most of the sarees have silver and gold plated zari work on their borders and pallu.


• hand woven workmanship: Sarees which cost lakhs are made by hand. It takes 15 to 30 days to make a saree by hand. The work in expensive sarees is very fine and hence it takes a lot of time to make them.


• Border, pallu and body are woven separately: The border, body and pallu of Kanchipuram saree are woven separately. This saree is joined again with ‘Korwai” salt weave. Its specialty is that even if the saree gets torn, this joint never breaks.


• Inspiration is taken from temples and nature: To create the design of these sarees, inspiration is taken from the temple sculptures, caves, and nature of South India. Every pattern has its own cultural significance and meaning.


• feelings to heritage: Kanchipuram saree is not just a thing to wear, but an inheritance. In South India it has a special place as a bridal saree. In many families it is preserved for generations.

Why does the price reach lakhs?

The price of Kanchipuram sarees increases due to many reasons. The silks and zari used, the intricacy of the designs. The length of the saree, the workmanship and time of the weaver. The finer and purer the gold and silver used in zari, the more the price of the saree increases.