Project LooM
KanchipuramParticulars

How to check the authenticity of your Kanchipuram silk saree?

How do you recognize a pure Kanchipuram silk saree?
Well, there are a few things you can do.  Buy from reliable stores for one thing.  Genuine Kanchipuram handwoven sarees cost upwards of Rs. 10,000.  If a “grand” saree appears to be priced very low, ask the salesperson if it is a “tested zari” saree.  This means that the border zari is not made with silver dipped in gold.
Other “tests” listed include burn a strand of the zari to see if it burns to ashes without emitting a wierd smell.  Some suggest rubbing the zari on an abrasive surface to see if there is gold dust.  The other way is to pull out of the gold thread.  Inside should be a red thread– the mark of an authentic saree.  But really, given our busy lives, the best way is to cultivate an honest outlet that you trust.

Related posts

The poem that gave jamdanis the phrase “woven air.”

Shoba Narayan

Caring for your Khadi weave

Shoba Narayan

The Ingredients of a Saree….or a Saree Recipe…..

Shoba Narayan

2 comments

binance Empfehlungscode March 9, 2024 at 12:21 pm

Your article helped me a lot, is there any more related content? Thanks!

Reply
Suivre Téléphone March 31, 2024 at 2:10 pm

Alors que la technologie se développe de plus en plus vite et que les téléphones portables sont remplacés de plus en plus fréquemment, comment un téléphone Android rapide et peu coûteux peut – Il devenir un appareil photo accessible à distance ?

Reply

Leave a Comment

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. I Agree More Info