The Kanchipuram silk sari is woven from thick mulberry silk and real zari, its body and contrast border-and-pallu woven separately and interlocked by the 'korvai' technique. Temple-inspired motifs and sheer durability make it the South Indian bridal benchmark.
- Region of origin:
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration:
- Kancheepuram Silk
- Materials:
- mulberry-silk; zari
- Techniques:
- three-shuttle weaving; korvai contrast border
- HS code (customs):
- 5007
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About Kanchipuram Silk
The Kanchipuram silk sari is woven from thick mulberry silk and real zari, its body and contrast border-and-pallu woven separately and interlocked by the 'korvai' technique. Temple-inspired motifs and sheer durability make it the South Indian bridal benchmark.
- Region of origin
- Tamil Nadu
- GI registration
- Kancheepuram Silk
- Materials
- mulberry-silk; zari
- Techniques
- three-shuttle weaving; korvai contrast border
- HS code (customs)
- 5007
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Kanchipuram weavers of Tamil Nadu.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Kanchipuram Silk is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Kancheepuram Silk”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Kanchipuram Silk — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Kanchipuram Silk pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Kanchipuram Silk piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Kanchipuram Silk authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Kanchipuram Silk is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Kancheepuram Silk”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Kanchipuram Silk piece cost?
- Handmade Kanchipuram Silk typically ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹4,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Kanchipuram Silk piece?
- Keep Kanchipuram Silk out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin