THE Festival of Lights, popularly known as Deepavali, marks the beginning of something new as Hindu devotees celebrate the victory of good over evil.
For this reason, Indians will usually dress in new clothes on the first day of the festival, especially traditional attires. As such, sarees are one of the most traditional outfit for women. Historically, the Kanchipuram silk saree, one of the oldest fabrics, dates back to the Chola dynasty about a thousand years ago.
The Kanchipuram silk saree is woven in the Kanchipuram city in Tamil Nadu, its namesake, and it is made using Mulberry silk threads. Dubbed one of the most luxurious and expensive textiles, these delicate threads are gently handwoven using traditional tools to weave sarees with Indian motifs and patterns.
While still traditional in its essence, the saree has evolved over time, making itself a nine-yard timeless piece of material, especially with the growing popularity of South Asian fashion.
