The town of kanchipuram is now known for its kanchipuram sarees. These sarees are generally made up of silk fabric.

On of the interesting fact to note is that here silk weaving is one of the major occupation. The synonym of kanchipuram sarees is kanjivaram.

Infact, such is the character that kanchipuram sarees are the most excellent silk sarees accessible throughout the country.

Kanchipuram sarees are made from unadulterated, especial mulberry silk. This particular variety of kanchipuram sarees has established a clout for itself as far as quality, shine or luster, resilience and finish is concerned.

Kanchipuram sarees are available in market in varied astounding colors and in every possible creative style. The selection of kanchipuram sarees often puts people in dilemma because of numerous ranges of varieties in these sarees.

These sarees have attracted not only the Indians but also have admirers in other countries around the world.

The conventional style of kanchipuram saree is that of broad precincts of tinted clothes or zari work (a type of art work done on different clothing) and stripy fashion pallus created in an effortless ethnic style are characteristic feature of the saree.

There is a complimentary matching blouse or choli that comes with the kanchipuram sarees. It is affixed either at the beginning or end of the saree or is woven as a single piece in the whole saree.

Some of the kanchipuram sarees are very translucent but they come with a portion of dark colored tinted fabric.

The borders of a kanchipuram saree are brought into use for designing the sleeves and reverse edge or border of the blouse (choli).