Question 1

How kanjivaram sarees are made?

Accepted Answer

Kanjivaram sarees are woven using mulberry silk using twisting method. The garment is very sturdy and known for its long life if taken care of properly.

Question 2

Is kanchipuram and kanjivaram the same?

Accepted Answer

Kanchipuram or Kanjivaram is the name of the place in Tamilnadu where kanjivaram sarees originated. Kanjivaram sarees are also called kanchipuram sarees in many parts of India and the world. Both are indeed the same.

Question 3

How to store kanjivaram sarees?

Accepted Answer

Store your favorite kanjivaram sarees wrapped in muslin cloth or in a muslin bag. Pure cotton cloth or bag can be used as well.

Question 4

Why kanjivaram saree is expensive?

Accepted Answer

It is always recommended to do a patch test before washing a banarasi silk saree at home:-  Use cold water to wash your banarasi silk saree.  Add mild detergent or shampoo to the water  Soak the saree for 5 minutes  After soaking gently rinse the saree  Never brush or rub your saree, even doing gently could make the threads of the saree spring out  Never wring your banarasi silk saree  Dry them under shade.  Kanjivaram sarees are woven using pure gold or pure silver threads with fine mulberry silk making them expensive.

Question 5

How much does a kanjeevaram saree cost?

Accepted Answer

Kanjivaram silk saree price ranges from thousands to lakhs depending on the zari work and silk quality. Kanjivaram sarees can be quite expensive based on the amount of precious metal threads used on them.

Question 6

When to wear kanjivaram silk sarees?

Accepted Answer

Kanjivaram silk sarees are apt for any auspicious occasions. In almost every Indian woman's wardrobe, there would be a kanjivaram saree for reception, kanjivaram saree for engagement, kanjivaram saree for bride, kanjivaram silk saree for ethnic functions and more.

Question 7

Where to buy best kanjivaram sarees?

Accepted Answer

Kanjivaram sarees hail from Kanchipuram district of Tamilnadu. At kolour we curate beautiful kanjivarams from weavers of Kanchipuram. So we are able to bring you the best kanjivaram sarees at affordable rates.