KanjivaramGI tagged

Origin

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Fabric

Mulberry silk, heavy

How to recognise it

Contrast borders woven separately and interlocked (korvai), temple motifs, rich zari

Wear it for

Weddings, muhurtham, big festivals

Typical weight

700–1,200 g

Price range

₹8,000 – ₹2,00,000+

Care

Dry clean only; wrap in muslin; refold every 2–3 months