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Mulberry Silk & Silver-Gilt Zari
பட்டு மற்றும் ஜரிகைThree-ply twisted Karnataka mulberry silk warp combined with pure silver wire electroplated in gold over red silk core thread.
Classification
Material
Origin / Scope
India
Connected Rooms
1 Tradition
Bibliography
1 Source
Archival note & context
Under India's Geographical Indication specification for Kancheepuram Silk, genuine zari must consist of pure silver drawn fine, wound around a dyed silk core, and gilded with 22-carat gold.
Twisted mulberry yarn gives Kanjeevaram textiles their structural weight and heirloom durability across generations.
Used in traditions
1Sources
1What’s on this page is sourced from the citation below.
| Source | Publisher | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Geographical Indications Journal No. 8: Kancheepuram Silk Specification | Government of India GI Registry, 2005 | CC BY-SA 4.0 |