Ethnic Kanchi cotton sarees good for summer

Kanchipuram, sometimes called Kanjeevaram or Kanchi, is a small town in Tamil Nadu. Modern Kanchipuram is a major weaving centre and visitors will be able to buy hand woven cotton and silk sarees at wholesale rates.

Kanchipuram is situated close to Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, India. It is famous for its Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram Sarees.

These traditional Sarees are of both silk and cotton, but with Kanchipuram Silk Sarees having a special place in the fabric world.

The Kanchipuram Silk Sarees are made of pure silk, with motifs having zari of silk threads dipped in liquid gold and silver. For it to be classified as a Kanjeevaram Sari, Geographical Indication (GI) stricture stipulates that the decorative zari must have at least 57% silver and 0.6% gold in it. Kanchipuram Sarees have GI label for the product since 2005.

Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram sarees originate from a small town called Kanchi, and are made out of extremely fine cotton that is also extremely durable. They are very popular among women in the southern part of India. These sarees can be made with extremely intricate patterns, and can take as long as 20 days to complete. Kanchipuram is situated in Tamil Nadu which is famous for Kanchi cotton sarees. These traditional Sarees are of both silk and cotton, but with Kanchipuram Silk Sarees having a special place in the fabric world. The comparatively not so grand Kanchipuram Cotton Handloom Saree is soft, airy and comfortable. Having check patterns, attractive colour combinations, appealing motifs, elegant borders and pallus, it is comfortable, appealing and preferred during summers. It holds its own place as a popular variety of saree. Typical motifs are sun, moon, peacock, swan, lion and mango. Themes like jasmine flowers scattered between boundaries, parallel lines running across or temple structures are also popular.

The South Handloom Kanchi Cotton Saree with its embroidered buttis or bootis and having silk or zari brocades as borders, is suitable wear for daily casual, corporate office, college and functions. The fancy version of the Kanchipuram Cotton having block prints with resham border is a fusion of trendy and ethnic, and would be ideal as occasional wear for home makers and working women alike. A growing population of Cotton Saree lovers, efforts of a devoted and skilled workforce and encouragement from a supportive government with its promoting policies are heartening factors contributing to the position that the Kanchi Cotton Saree holds a special unique place or importance.

Cotton sarees are light weight, Easy to maintain and Handle. Cotton sarees are best even in seasonal occasions like summer. It gives relief for skin and relieves us from sweat. Even the climatic conditions differ from state to state, it is best to prefer cottons cause of its best quality cotton and it absorbs sweat. A unique cotton product is Kanchi cotton sarees. So, it is best to prefer "KANCHI SAREES" in the hottest summer. Cotton saris give great pleasure in wearing them in any kind of weather. These are very much affordable and durable too.

Unnati Silks has trendy designs, attractive patterns, in vivid colours and pleasing combinations in its varied collection of Madurai Silk and Cotton Sarees. Unnati is a one stop store for 300 + varieties of ethnic sarees and salwar kameez. Dispatch is within 24 hours of order. Free delivery & COD is provided for retail. Worldwide express shipping caters to most countries across the world.

Prachi.L She is a freelancer long associated with ethnic fabrics, known for her special leaning towards ethnic sarees. She enjoys the privilege of being a part-time consultant to Unnati Silks. S.E-mail her at unnatikaro@gmail.com.