Kanjivaram Silk Sarees are Known for the grand designs and distinct Zari work are woven in and around Kancheepuram a historical temple town in Tamil NaduThese sarees are produced in different varieties viz silk sarees with extra warp extra weft designs simple Zari borders and simple pallu and Jacquard designs of extra warp and extra weft having full gold ornamentations preferred for wedding 2 ply silk yarn is used for body and 2 or 3 ply silk yarn is used for insersion of weft For border pallu and buttas pure silver gold coated zari is incorporatedKanjivaram silk sarees are popularly draped for wedding and other auspicious occasions