5 Textile Marvels of India

BENGALURU: India, the most colorful country in the world, possesses very rich textile heritage. Be it silk or cotton, the weavers in this country have always crafted sublime pieces of fabric with their ingenuity. Even with the advent of machine driven garment manufacturing, the legacy of hand woven pieces of grandeur and marvel continues through the centers of master craftsmanship. The brief introduction to these centers and their unique identity will make the readers enthused certainly. We present here the 5 amazing textiles of India, as reported by holidayiq.com.

1. Kanjivaram from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Kanchipuram, named after the city in Tamil Nadu is famous for their Kanchipuram (Kanjivaram) sarees. The sarees are woven from pure mulberry silk. Sarees are distinguished by their wide contrast borders. Temple borders, checks, stripes and floral (buttas) are traditional designs found on a Kanchipuram saree. Women folk prefer to drape themselves in this piece of elegance usually on the auspicious occasions and key events.

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