Ravishing kanchipuram sarees on display - Vellore, in Tamil Nadu

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Varieties of Kanchipuram sarees displayed for sale at a shop in Vellore. A Kanchipuram sari (also known as a Kanjivaram sari) is a type of sari traditionally made by weavers from Kanchipuram located in Tamil Nadu, India. These are woven naturally and are considered to be of the highest quality among saris section . The Kanchipuram sari is distinguished by its wide contrast borders. A single Kanchipuram sari can cost anywhere between INR2500 (US$46) to INR100000 (US$1,800) or more depending upon the intricacy of work, colors, pattern, material used like zari, gold thread etc. Since 2005, Kanchipuram saris are protected by a Geographical Indication label, certifying their origin. To weave a Kanchipuram sari three shuttles are used. While the weaver works on the right side, his aide works on