The Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees are pure bliss. Made of pure mulberry silk, these sarees have intricately weaved motifs in pure zari threads, soaked in liquid silver and gold.
The exceptional appeal of this royal 9 yards lies in its remarkably intricate designs woven all across the body in gold and silver threads of human and animal figures, geometric patterns with temple and towers in the border and pallu.
Usually, the borders contrast body colour. The most traditional and authentic designs found on a Kanjeevaran sarees include Checks, Stripes, Floral Buttas, Mandala, Lord Krishna Motifs, Peacock Motifs, Temple borders etc.
The base material of Kanjeevaram is applauded for its top quality and matchless craftsmanship. The finest quality silk, smooth texture, shimmery finishing of original Kanjeevaram Pure Silk Sarees have kept its fame as one of the most costly silk sarees to be delicately stored and worn on the special events like wedding, traditional festivals, grand parties, gala events. Moreover, Kanjeevaram sarees are among the top choices of the Celebs and Tinseltown Stars.

Legends Behind the Saree
There are mythical stories behind this weaving culture. Legends are that the Kanchipuram Silk weavers are the descendants of the divine weaver Sage Markandeya who is known for his attempts to weave cloth from the fibre of the lotus plant.
Further, it is believed that Silk is the favoured fabric of Lord Krishna, which makes the Radha Krishna motifs predominant weaving patterns in traditional Kanjeevaram sarees.
During the reign of the famous King of the Vijayanagara Empire of South India Krishna Deva Raya, Kanchipuram village was given attention for the age-old weaving tradition and received its legendary name. Devangas and Saligars were the two main weaving communities of the Kanjeevaram sarees. Even today these two communities prosper in Kanchipuram and take to the weaving of Kanjeevaram as their inherited affair.
Kanjeevaram – Treasured Heritage of South India
Kanchipuram silk sarees are no more considered as pricey sarees but, these are the priceless heritage. These sarees have become sacred properties, and the natives of the village safeguard it desirously. Undoubtedly, this is the major pillar of the economy of the community. This ancient craft has passed down from age to age and is the sole source of earning bread and butter of the people engaged in this industry.
Kanjeevaram Pure Silk Sarees at Kalakshetra
Kalakshetra with its close connection with the master weavers across India brings the best of pure silk sarees for the valued customers. Our traditional weaves of Kanjeevaram Pure Silk Sarees incorporate the fine features of the wide diversity of the weaving style. Along with the conventional designs, get contemporary patterns in the legendary Kanjeevaram silk sarees at the store.








