Original Kanchipuram Saree - Meet the Weavers | Real Gold Kanjivaram Saree | Tamil Nadu | Ep 5

Welcome to Kanchipuram - A pilgrimage and a holy city in Tamil Nadu. In this episode of "History, Heritage, Festivals & Handlooms of India", I am taking you all to the weavers of authentic Kanjivaram saree. A Kanchipuram saree, also known as Kanjeevaram saree, is a luxurious and traditional silk saree that originates from Kanchipuram, a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram sarees are renowned for their rich silk texture, vibrant colors, and intricate zari work.
These sarees are crafted from pure mulberry silk, which is known for its fine quality and durability. The silk is sourced from South India, contributing to the authenticity of the saree. One of the distinctive features of Kanchipuram sarees is the elaborate zari work. Zari is metallic thread, often made of gold or silver, which is used to create intricate patterns, motifs, and borders on the saree.
Kanchipuram sarees are characterized by a contrasting border and pallu (the decorative end of the saree). The border is typically broad and adorned with intricate designs, while the pallu features grand zari work. The sarees often showcase traditional South Indian motifs such as peacocks, elephants, mangoes, and temple designs. These motifs add cultural significance to the saree.
Kanchipuram sarees are known for their sturdiness and longevity. The quality of silk used in their production, coupled with expert craftsmanship, ensures that these sarees can last for generations.
The unique weaving technique used in Kanchipuram sarees involves interlacing three silk threads with one zari thread. This weaving process gives the saree its characteristic texture and strength.
Wide Color Palette:
Kanchipuram sarees come in a wide range of colors, from vibrant hues to subtle pastels. The color combinations are carefully chosen to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the saree. Traditionally, Kanchipuram sarees are handwoven by skilled artisans. The weaving process is intricate and time-consuming, reflecting the dedication to preserving the craft. It received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, recognizing them as a product with unique qualities and characteristics associated with the specific geographic region of Kanchipuram.
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[@shobhaprabhu4799]

My son is so posessive of my wedding saree made of silver gold zari. I thank my parents, weavers and government (supporting weavers) for that saree.❤

[@bhavanisanjai182]

Your efforts are commendable. Though weavers of Kanchivaram aka Kanchipuram contribute hugely to the economy of the place, many still live in huge debts. Handloom sarees deserve more support. Thanks for portraying the skill so beautifully. Love from Tamilnadu.

[@gamezoneviren6270]

Hi😅😅

[@subhasisghatak5124]

Now all ladies of my home could realise why Kanchipuram sarees are so costly 😃 ... really awesome sarees and deserve such prices.

[@vidyarajkumar9274]

Because of increasing gold rate

[@poornima3800]

Because it is authentic, made by pure silk sari from silkworm and using gold, silver. Famous for handloom. This only made from from KANJIVERAM.

[@docpooblogs]

now i understand why Kanchipuram sarees are so expensive 😃very informative vlogs . thankew for sharing.

[@RadhikaKal]

Hello priyanka, i always buy kanchipuram sarees but never knew its such a tedious process to make 1 saree.thank you for showing the process in detail.

[@sunithaparameshwar3667]

Hello Priyanka..I am ur New Subscriber.. nice information we always go to buy sarees in kancheepuram

[@minalshah4805]

Hi

[@margaretjohn5590]

Tamilians are respect, love and support the person who come from outside.They are number one in heartful hospitality as you said.

[@JaiRamJaiRamJaiRam108]

Arabs😂😅

[@geethasubramanyam6976]

Great video! I went to Kanchipuram last April, bought few silk sarees directly from the weavers for my Son’s wedding.

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Oh wow!

[@swatigautam8437]

Can u pls tell the address

[@KabitaSengupta-p7v]

Can you plz share the address

[@aninditabasu3044]

Very nice ❤ please tell how we can purchase directly from weavers.

[@geethasubramanyam6976]

@@swatigautam8437 google Nilavazhagan Silks, 369, kannikapuram street, Hasanamapet, Tamilnadu. Another one, I am trying to find the address.

[@wipkhoba]

I have been kancheepuram and bought sarees from AS Babu Shah, prakash Silks, Kanjivaram saree is my favorite. My wedding sarees are very expensive as you mentioned.

[@NC-hl4yu]

She's really good...respectful, soft spoken, non-intrusive and with just the right amount of information and commentary.

[@chetna272]

I have had the deepest love for Kanjeevaram sarees and somewhere knew that a lot of effort goes in making them, but wasn't aware of the details. Thank you for sharing such a detailed video. Respect for the art of weaving sarees has increased manifold. I hope more and more women in todays times wear our traditional handlooms.

[@ogathingo8885]

Thanks for this very beautiful interesting video of the magnificent crafts of India. Though not an Indian but married to one, I will definitely buy a Kanchipuram sari , only I have to learn how to wear it and especially than train to walk with dignity….

[@88mohz]

Ma'am this is the most respectful video about a craft in the south I have seen in a while ...This reminds me of the 90s travel documentaries where the presenters always had a certain level of refinement.....

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you 😊

[@sandramahadeo4910]

Hi Priyanka I’ve never bought those sarees but the work to make the sarees I’m telling my daughter how much work goes into making all of the different types of sarees take care stay safe bye.

[@paru60]

Thank you. My wedding saree 40 years ago cost Rs 5000. Now probably the value is 1 lakh.

[@priyankapathak2644]

Wow lucky you..we can not buy even if we want to wear...😊1 lakh my god

[@factsyoudidnotknow2899]

5000rs 40 years ago was life-changing amount too

[@Deedeevenice]

And sitting in the wardrobe? What a waste? Hopefully people remember on their deathbed how expensive their wedding was! And meanwhile, some people make the most of their lives and travel the world, appreciating the real beauty god created! But then again, there is a chasm between experience and material clutter!

[@rrbuilders1111]

​@@Deedeevenicethese have a resale value don't worry and who buy these saree but for elegant experience not think about there price

[@shiulichanda4098]

Please provide address where kanchipuram saree made and weavers are making there and if possible cotton kanchipuram saree where made

[@anuk48]

My beloved Bharat is the best in the world with so much of diversity in food, saris, festivals, culture, people!

[@preetievijay9610]

Thank you..after watching your video I checked weather my sarees wr authentic or fake.😀. thankfully all are real authentic,all shopped in Bangalore,but yes heading soon to kanchipuram for one more kanjivaram for me n my sister's..enjoy ur stay..very informative video.

[@DataAnalyticxTips]

Can u tell one thing?

[@TheOnlineacc]

Hello @preetievijay9610, how did you check for the authenticity of your sarees?

[@preetievijay9610]

Exactly,what desi traveller shows in this video..kindly go through.

[@TheOnlineacc]

@@preetievijay9610 sorry to bother again . Is it “rubbing on the stone” test ?

[@preetievijay9610]

​@TheOnlineacc pallu aur body mei gap honi chahiye..aur agar gold thread used hai tho they provide a certificate of how much gold n where the gold thread is used.thats enough to know that our purchased kanjivaram is authentic.

[@jothiupadhyayula8542]

A good video! You understood and made others understand, why Kanchi silk sarees are expensive and very beautiful! You are very good at delivering the matter !

[@vnktravi]

Fantastic episode, loved all the details about saree making. My Great grandfather was from Kanchipuram and my mother was born in Kanchipuram and she was named Kamakshi by him.

[@nr2756]

Loving these videos.... Just watched that chikankari one a few days back...... Very well explained... These videos are definitely a treat for the lover of Indian textiles❤✨😌👏🙌

[@raghuaarvee2702]

Wonderful video, you have shown traditional weaving of kanchipuram saree beautifully . you have very good presentation skills 👌, good luck

[@mubeentaj9688]

Your efforts are commendable for making us realize the real making of this heritage wear of India

[@p.a.sudhir7951]

Thank you, madam, so much for showing us the intricacies that go into the making of pure silk Kanchipuram sarees. I subscribed to your channel only yesterday and absolutely love it. God bless you.

[@JustMe54328]

Karnataka silk? Very happy that our state has contributed to the industry (sorry) to this art form ❤ Recently my mom was in Chennai she bought 4 sarees from a store called Kanakavalli Kingsley, beautiful sarees. She picked ones with traditional Tamil patterns. Especially I want to buy a kanchee saree woven in adai technique instead of jacquard, with unique designs

[@shubhasrikaranth1281]

Good to tamilnadu Kanchipuram society u get nice original sarees...there if u enquire about rejected sarees u will be getting good sarees in half price

[@cg5611]

Great job ! By showing the weavers you are showing what India is all about.The artificial design sarees and so called designer sarees are reminiscent of the decay set it by the British rule. What's surprising though is that good travel vloggers like you, also don't care to learn the local language and expect everyone to know English and Hindi .Kudos to the weavers and others who speak Hindi.

[@bedantagoswami649]

The process of making a saree is really very intricate wonderful vlog Priyanka thanks 🙏👍 for sharing waiting for your next vlog cheers

[@ArchanaRajasekar]

Just for info... There is nothing wrong getting Kanjipuram sari with tested jari... Handloom is best if you want your sari to last very long... Most of us cant afford to buy too costly saris... still we can also buy pure silk saris with beautiful designs for around 6k... If you love saris u have to try Kanjipuram saris at least once.. 😊 Wonderful video bybthe way... ❤

[@mithsia6665]

As a great saree lover, I liked your video very informative, as I am planning to buy an original kanjeevaram silk saree.

[@priyankas2376]

Nice sharing 😊 beautiful sarees ❤

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@melodiesbytrishita2060]

Thankyou so much for showcasing the birth of kanjivaram,such a detailed and in depth video.Super happy, and u too made ur purchases Priyanka di, even I too can't resist from buying 😂❤

[@DebrajBarmanRoy-cz6rt]

Wow what an experience....thank you so much for such details

[@rashmikadela9398]

Hi , 8 years back I also bought Kanjivaram Sarees from the same place. They give certificate of proof purity of sarees.

[@anonymousparent9408]

Can u pls tell the shop name address

[@rashmikadela9398]

I will search and let you know.

[@umeshshetty6799]

Shop name?

[@karthickபறையர்]

​@@umeshshetty6799 SM silks has shop in Bengaluru too

[@suparnapandit6449]

Very beautiful blog for saree lover, this type of video show the authentic traditional cultural of India. ❤

[@chandrakumars4370]

Mam..not traditional culture of India...it is Tamil Nadu....pls..mind it..

[@k.dinakarraj4201]

Very Beautiful effort by you and it is very informative. Thank you

[@sushmaramakrishnan823]

Hey DesiGirl today whole day I have been watching your videos since morning 11AM just loving it!

[@baljeet50]

❤❤hats off to our nation's hardworking, intelligent, humble and loving artists❤❤ thank you desi girl for bringing out these beautiful video to open up our eyes to the grand heritage we have❤

[@subhashreepradhan4680]

Mesmerizing video, tq my dear dsi girl 👧, it's an amazing experience with u,I m a saree lover even i love more after ur video. Tq dear blessed and happy

[@bongcookhousewife5]

Wonderful video detailing is superb. Thanks for sharing such informative video.

[@Just_forfun9140]

Nice video, beautiful art of making extraordinary looking sarees made from real gold, silver, this art is still alive. Silk making is not done here, but saw it elsewhere, it involves dropping silk worms in their cocoons into boiling water so that the thread stays as one long string, due to this inhumane reasons I stay away from silk. There is another method, silk derived strictly from plants, but it is very expensive. If they can make same sarees using cotton, nylon, rayon or some other man made material, they probably look just as good.

[@JustMe54328]

Cotton kanchee sarees are also sold with pure gold zari

[@indirarajagopalan4117]

Awsome sarees original is costly but we should buy original only because it is very soft and flexible to wear

[@mienvan16]

Such a detailed video of intricate weaving n securing our rich heritage i have these sarees n they deserves the price tag 🏷️ it comes with.Thanks for the video ❤

[@paranthamanlion2178]

Here you will find the most beautiful and unique range of Kanchipuram latest Pattu sarees woven with the finest zari work and embellishment. Explore our regal ... The worldwide famous the kanjipuram silk sarees. Really very nice your video and thanks for the visit

[@BRembo22]

It's not a duplicate... It's all pure silk and the tested jari is made to meet the requirement of people with limited budgets. As simple as that ..

[@sruthi420]

Zari is duplicate... Means, there is no resale value for the saree.. the quality of the silk may also vary.

[@anjalisehrawat3377]

😍Wow!! I love these kinda videos.. Very informative.. Love to watch more on indian handloom... Love you❤

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Glad you like them!

[@wnta2025]

My mother is around 80 years now, she knows the threads so well, she used to say, these are mixed zari rolex zari

[@raghu8467]

Just to add on..in Kanchipuram go to the shop called BABU SHAH, this is a whole sale shop where you get best collection of silk sarees in a very good prices, many big silk shops in Chennai get sarees from here, since this shop is very famous there are lot of duplicate shops so pls be careful, iam not promoting any shop but as a Tamilan just want to people to get the best shopping experience in our state..

[@saurabhvarshney831]

Could you add the location of real shop?

[@kusummahjansharma959]

Please send address

[@karthickபறையர்]

​@@saurabhvarshney831 SM silks is genuine. They have branch in Bengaluru too

[@lillychettiar750]

Can you please share address

[@sayantimitra9820]

How can we identify the original one?

[@Shreeraj4334]

Thanks for this video❤ Your will and efforts for making Kanchipuram saree...really appreciated. That's why I love my India.❤❤❤

[@veenakammar6397]

Wonderful work u have done....this was much needed information..tq from bottom of my heart...

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

My pleasure 😊

[@gkm202]

Another beautiful vlog.the saree making is real craftsmanship.

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode! 😊

[@sd665]

Too much hard work..they deserve best life ❤

[@tvslnmurthy4327]

I like your way visiting tourists places. Please acknowledge

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you! 😊

[@travellingisfun1]

Thanks sister this video will help me a lot for my business as I have started recently (I have less knowledge)

[@striker44]

Beautiful saree choices. Wonderful episode and awesome series exploring the deep culture in the south.

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you 😊

[@Ranjeevhometv]

Beautiful so nicely covered.felt like I was there

[@ManishKumar-n3l3w]

I love all kanjupuram silk Saree. I have seen this video. when likes are 2.9k. n 330,199viwes. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@romeysimon4074]

Very informative videos. God bless them and their families. We just were and we do not know how much efforts had been put in that sarees.

[@Vidhi_0887]

Effort is too much for this art.. Awesome... But tooo much expensive which not all indians can buy.. Atleast sell it in abroad so export is more.. Good for india economy..

[@SaritaDewan-rn7xd]

Worth watching video thank you so much, hoping to get more information about more sarees

[@susilapinnamaneni4648]

Wonderful video about our flag ship weave of India. explained every step in simple words and in detail 👌

[@shamssultana2404]

Wah kya baat hay mehnat aor lagan ka aisa mixture dekhne ko mila it is v v excellent v v wonderfull to see this video

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you 😊

[@ArjunSingh-100]

Great vlog 👍 full of knowledge and information about kanjivaram saree 👍 good work 👍

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you!

[@iladevikotagiri4536]

Thank you for giving us such a brief description on making of saree s

[@surbhikhetrapal1975]

Great work! Enjoyed this video and the one on Kasavu saree as well. Please make more videos about the rich heritage of handloom in different parts of India!

[@aminaansari1683]

Tons of thanks for making Informative video. Looking forward many more videos on bagh , ajhrakh and sibori.

[@rajendrakapse7159]

Gouri Collection Maharashtra

[@btsarmyforever3816]

15:44 The expensive silk yarn buddle is carelessly tossed onto the dirty floors. I wish they handled it with care. Like putting the yarn bundles on plastic sheets. I know they are going to dye it. But can show more care.

[@CAD10369]

Amazing effort from you & our Indian weavers. Now on I will appreciate my sarees much more.. . Thanks keep teaching us more about our local traditions & it's process & history..❤

[@brindhaselvam4798]

Hi very informative video...theres absolutely nothing wrong in getting a pure silk with copper jari....😊i would prefer getting 3 colourful sarees in the price of. 1 gold thread saree...

[@dr.ramakrishna5516]

Similar to that, there is another weave from South India is GADWAL SAREE. This saree is used to worship Lord Venkateswara swami in Tirumala daily. These sarees are very expensive and beautiful. Gadwal is in Telangana state. Please do a video on this type of weave.

[@elizabethsusanjohn7352]

Really wonderful to see the Kanchipuram saree being woven....excellent video....keep up the goodjob

[@peternelson583]

Your great grand daughter will be wearing your saree to remember you.

[@Parineetha_157]

There is so much hard work, respect for all of them

[@nirupamasingh7797]

Hello Priyanka- Thanks for shareing amazing and beautiful information about Original Kanchiwaram Silk saree’s . Please share name of store where you bought the real silk sarees. Thank you so much

[@priyokabi]

I hope the weavers get satisfactory pay for all the hard work! I don't know how to thank them

[@anuk48]

Excellent video . Thank you

[@vidzhere5027]

This is gorgeous . Awesome work ,however it will be great if you could bring out any silk fabric that doesn't come from silk worms.

[@Mousumi2006]

Must for the wardrobe🥰🙏 100000/Rs

[@jyotsnaraina8562]

You should make one video about the kashmiri silk and embroidery of both gold ,silver and thread. So that people can come to know the journey of a pure chinon , crape and silk saree from a silk worm to a final outcome of a saree happens.

[@rashmikhurana7949]

Hi.Always a pleasure to see you and your video.God Bless.

[@devyanijoshi1562]

Very informative video. How to reach kanchipuram? N suggest shop for shopping saree

[@mram0325]

From Chennai, kancchipuram is around 80km.

[@shobhanapatel4113]

Priyanka as it is valuble and if someone wan to seal it or saprat the gold from saree where should you go or who to see because old saree were longer lenghth not 45'' Thanks for this info

[@ankitabaluni4062]

Brilliant video. Worth watching your videos. ❤ Thanks for sharing so much information

[@MusicalExpedition]

Outstanding efforts Priyanka ! Hats off !! Great documentary vlog i must say.

[@RabindraNSahu]

Suggest please visit Sambalpur in Odisha to experience a different world of Sambalpuri Sarees... If not better, they are absolutely at par and stunning!!

[@minalshah4805]

Hi

[@TravelwithArundhati]

Beautiful video. Abhi sach me samajh agaya ki ie handloom Saree itna costly kyun he , Hamare Sambalpuri saree bhi kuchh ish typ banti he ap jab Odisha ayenge use bhi cover jarur karna mam. ❤

[@ChampaVedvyas]

Wonderful video. Could get an elaborate picture of the making of these beautiful sarees though I personally have visited couple of times for purchase. Pl make a video of Mysore silk sarees which also have a GI tag

[@bharathvansh5127]

அசல் காஞ்சி புடவைகளை அரசு கடைகளில் மட்டும் வாங்குங்கள், கூட்டுறவு கடைகள் அல்லது தனியார் கடைகளில் வாங்க வேண்டாம். காஞ்சிபுரம் இடத்தில் மட்டும் வாங்கவும்.

[@alljoy6541]

Beautiful saries. I also love my India 🥰

[@VijayaLakshmi-mp6wm]

Wonderful job you are doing. Love to see your videos. God bless you

[@Venusian0903]

I love your vlogs. So informative.

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you :)

[@rekhachand4431]

Very nice and useful video.

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thanks a lot

[@thirdeyeinthemaking7327]

Great sharing. Thank you, Priyanka!

[@Attraversiamo-unu]

Sister you are explained very well, your voice is so attractive, and soulful background music,am so happy 🩷🩷🩷

[@soniaclament]

Excellent and unique vlog ❤

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

I try to make each and every vlog valuable for you all :) . Happy to know that you enjoyed watching it.

[@jyotsnaraina8562]

Too good worth to watch my dear desi girl. Very informative and amazing. ❤

[@yasminsidlaghatta3631]

Good information hard efforts to search this places good

[@maniksalkline2505]

Great knowledge about the famous saree. Lovely vlog. Keep smiling and going.

[@kanthilakshmi5399]

Good coverage and good explanation about the silk sarees

[@DesiGirlTraveller]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@Kristyabaptist]

Can you recommend the names of some stores who sell pure kanjivaram with gold zari and also courier

[@karthickபறையர்]

SM silks

[@kaisarborkat2140]

Name of this shop and the location please? By the way nice and informative video it is 😊