Kanjivaram silk sarees are a type of silk weaved in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu and India.According to Hindu mythology, Kanchipuram silk saree weavers were the descendants of Sage Markanda, who was the master weaver of Gods.The kanchi pattu sarees are weaved from mulberry silk.Kanjivaram sarees are distinguished by their wide contrast borders, temple borders, zari butas, designer zari pallu and fabric into which they are weaved.Typical motifs weaved on the kanchipuarm silk sarees are sun, moon, peacock, swan, lion and mango. Themes like jasmine flowers scattered between boundaries, parallel lines running across or temple structures are also popular.
