| Kanchipuram silk | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
 Kanchipuram silk saris | |
| Description | Silk saris weaved in Kanchipuram |
| Type | Handicraft |
| Area | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2005–2006 |
| Material | Silk |
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]
As of 2008, an estimated 5,000 families were involved in sari production.[5] There are 25 silk and cotton yarn industries and 60 dyeing units in the region.[6]
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- ^ "Government eases norms for gold-silver mix in Kanchipuram sarees". The Economic Times. Chennai. 27 December 2011. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
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- ^ "Industries in Kanchipuram". Kanchipuram Municipality, Government of Tamil Nadu. 2011. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2012.