Kanchipuram Silk
GI TaggedThe 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.
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