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The Kanchipuram silk sari is a type of silk sari made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. [1] These saris are worn as bridal & special occasion saris by most women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2005–2006. [2] [3] [4]
Politician Padmaja Naidu was the Governor of West Bengal between 1956 and 1967, wearing only Shyam Sahana's woven Garad Saree. Since then, these sarees also became popular as "Padmaja" after the name of the former Governor of Bengal. Also, Indira Gandhi, first woman Prime Minister of India, regularly procured sarees from Mirzapur. [2] [1]
Shantipur saree has several Specialties, which make it unique from all other saris. [1] The unique quality of doubling the number of threads through the reed (sana) – resulting in a unique tube mark on the saree. The thread count can be increased anywhere from 2-9 threads, with a higher thread count indicating a softer and shinier finish.
This saree is woven using Dhaka-Tangail style combination of Shantipuri tant (loom) saree using cotton yarn (100 count), silk yarn of various counts (14/16-20/22 denier), tussar yarn and also synthetic filament yarn. Tangail sarees produced in Phulia are famous for the fineness of hand-woven booties and fabric. [4]
A sari (sometimes also saree [1] or sadi) [note 1] is a women's garment from the Indian subcontinent. [2] It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a robe, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, [3] sometimes baring a part of the midriff.
Clothing in India varies with the different ethnicities, geography, climate, and cultural traditions of the people of each region of India. Historically, clothing has evolved from simple garments like kaupina , langota , achkan , lungi , sari , to perform rituals and dances.