Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Woven Magic

Entreched in the traditions of south, the heavy weight, expensive silk sarees 'murukku pattu', the weaves of kanchipuram are known to the world as Kanjeevarams. They are made by the time consuming technique of interlocking the weft colors and end pieces, to create solid boders.The use of thick pure Zari threads gives it a ancient rich traditional look.