Introduction
Sari-the 6 yard, unstitched, runny garment over and around the body, fiddle
with little tucks and pulls is the perfect Indian female piece of clothing
which speaks of
the beauty, grace, dignity, poise and also the power hidden in every single
Indian woman. The origin of this splendid garment
is a bit ambiguous due to lack of appropriate historical records in India but
one thing's for sure-the sari swank the oldest subsistence and is more than
5000 years old, as mentioned in the Vedas. The sari is one of the most feminine
outfits ever. The common types of saris are Kanjeevaram, Paithani, Banarasi,
Bhagalpuri, Orissa Ikkat, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Gujrati Patola, and Jaipuri
Leheriya.
The material and the print on the sari can vary according to
choice and the occasion. The common materials for a sari are silks (the queen
of textiles), cottons; chiffons, organza and georgettes. Out of these the
ethnic traditional wear that is worn in most parts of the country is colorful
silk sarees.
In collection of sarees of Indian woman all around
the world is incomplete without a Kanchipuram (Kanjeevaram)
saree, one of India's most precious traditional treasures. This Sari depicts the essence of womanhood
and adds special charm to it. A Kanjeevaram sari is bound to be a crowd puller and it can
woo anybody with its absolute beauty. It continues to hold arrogance among the various silk sari
varieties available in the country.
The rich weave and feel of Kancheepuram
Sarees also known as Kanchipuram and Kancheevaram and sometimes Kanchivaram saris
hold everyone in their wave for the past 150 years. This saree is a tremendous instigation of the craftsmen
living in a small town, Kanchi (Kanchipuram) a famous historical and mythological town 60 km
from Chennai, the capital of Tamilnadu. These saris
are truly the South India heritage. Silk weaving in the handloom sector is clustered in and around
Kanchipuram. It can be worn by women of all ages.
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About the Author:
The author
is Senior Faculty, CRM at FDDI (Footwear Design & Development Institute),
Noida, India
