As prices of raw silk and silver have shot up, expect a price shock if you are in the market for a Kanchipuram silk sari. ... It is also among the costliest silks because a lot of silver goes into making its zari patterns and borders. Silver prices have risen by 29% in last one tear. It's now close to Rs 47,000 a kg.Jul 11, 2016
How much does a pure silk saree cost?
A pure silk sari with a simple border generally costs around INR 6K whereas elaborate sarees can go up to INR 40K. In some exceptional cases, the prices may go as high as 1 Lakhs as well.Jun 19, 2020
What is the price of pure kanjivaram silk saree?
Pure Kanchipuram Silk Sarees PriceList
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Pink With Orange Dual Tone Kanchipuram Silk Saree ₹26,180.00 ES0078664
Black and Pink Kanchipuram Silk Saree ₹28,174.00 NF2309037
Pink Kanchipuram Silk Saree ₹131,824.00 ES0093576
Pink with Red Dual Tone Kanchipuram Silk Saree ₹19,600.00 NF2309994
How can you tell a real Kanchipuram saree?
You will find the smell similar to the smell of burnt hair or burnt leather. If it is so, you are looking at a pure Kanjivaram silk saree. If the saree has been made using artificial fibers, there will be no ash upon burning and you will see a flare that is common upon burning such fibers.
Which color saree is best for marriage?
- Graceful Green. Green is considered as a very auspicious color to wear on your wedding day in many religions. ...
- Regal Gold. ...
- Ravishing Red. ...
- Elegant White. ...
- Bright Yellow. ...
- Vibrant Violet. ...
- Precious Pink. ...
- Outstanding Orange.
- Nallis. One of the oldest Silk showrooms there has been in India, Nalli is a house of some really exquisite Kanjeevaram pattu sarees – some of the weaves found nowhere else in the country. ...
- Sundari Silks. ...
- RmKV. ...
- Kala Niketan. ...
- House of Angadi. ...
- Palam Silks. ...
- Gaurang Shah. ...
- Sarangi.
What is kanjivaram saree Speciality?
The speciality of the saree lies texture, glimmer, permanence and refinement which is why it is popularly known as the queen of all sarees. The material used is the heavy Kanchipuram silk and is also a bit expensive because of its finesse and weight.
What type of silk is Kanchipuram silk?
Handloom sari
Why Kanchipuram sarees are expensive?
It is also among the costliest silks because a lot of silver goes into making its zari patterns and borders. Silver prices have risen by 29% in last one tear. ... The brocade thread contains 52% silver, a bit of gold and cheaper metals like copper and aluminium. Each wedding sari requires at least 242g of silver.Jul 11, 2016
Why is kanjivaram so expensive?
Kanjivaram saree is expensive due to the production cost of silk, exhaustive manufacturing process, the need for them to be hand woven and due to cost of silver in the saree threads.
How much does a Kanchipuram saree cost?
Kanchipuram Sarees PriceList
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Blue Kanchipuram Silk Saree ₹22,190.00 ES0078256
Dark Green Kanchipuram Silk Saree With Zari Border ₹22,547.00 ES0104006
Red Kanchipuram Silk Saree ₹31,826.00 ES0093478
Henna (Mehendi) Green Kanchipuram Silk Saree With Zari Border ₹29,708.00 ES0096248