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 Nadu These 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 incorporated The uniqueness of Kanjivaram Silk Saree is that the pallu is woven separately from the main warp It is then joined to the body by PETNI work which differentiates it from other silk sarees Kanjivaram silk sarees are popularly draped for wedding and other auspicious occasions