Kanchipuram Silk is a type of silk saree, which is made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. Kanchipuram sarees are worn on special occasion by most women in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. The silk used in the creation of Kanjivaram saree is extremely fine quality as well as durable. According to Hindu mythology, while cotton is considered to be the favourite fabric of Lord Shiva, silk was preferred by Lord Vishnu. Kanchi silk weavers are the descendants of Sage Markanda, the master weaver of Gods who is supposed to have woven tissue from lotus fiber.
