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Shopping in Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is equally famous for its silks along with the remarkable temples. Shopping in Kanchipuram consist of beautiful Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram silk saris. These silk saris are woven from pure mulberry silk in stunning colors, sheen, strength and refinement.

Silk is relatively new in weaving at Kanchipuram while it was a cotton-weaving center till around 150 years ago. Kanchipuram silk saris are woven in two parts, pallav and border and the rest of the body. The pallav and border are attached to the body of the sari after being woven separately. The brocade motifs on the sari derive inspiration from the temples of Kanchipuram using pure zari or golden thread and pure silk threads.

Shopping in Kanchipuram can be done from handloom co-operatives who run their own retail outlets. Kanchipuram silk saris have developed into an industry providing employment to more than 5,000 families of the town. People from far-flung areas come to Kanchipuram for shopping of the silk saris.

Besides silk saris, other items for Shopping in Kanchipuram are the artifacts made of stone, bronze, brass, copper and jute like fruit baskets, candle stands, jewelry boxes, wall hangings, showpieces, idols of gods and goddesses etc. which makes for good souvenirs and gift items.

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