Kancheepuram traditional Silk sarees are handwoven in and around Kancheepuram town These sarees are produced in different varieties Viz Silk sari with extra warp amp extra weft designs simple zari boder and simple Pallu silk saris Two ply silk yarn is used for body and 2 or 3 ply of silk yarn is used for weft Pure silver zari is incorporated for border Pallu amp Buttas Width of the sari is 48 and the length measures 550 mtrs with or without blouseThe uniqueness of Kancheepuram saree is that the Pallu is woven separately from the main warp It is then joined to the body is called PETNI workKancheepuram traditional Silk sarees are produced in different varieties Viz Silk sari with extra warp amp extra weft designs simple zari boder and simple Pallu silk saris Two ply silk yarn is used for body and 2 or 3 ply of silk yarn is used for weft Pure silver zari is incorporated for border Pallu amp Buttas Width of the sari is 48 and the length measures 550 mtrs with or without blouse