Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees

Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees are a silk saris woven in the Thirubuvanam region in Thanjavur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It was declared as a Geographical indication in 2018–19.[2]

Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees
Geographical indication
DescriptionSilk saris from Thirubuvanam region
TypeHandicraft
AreaThirubuvanam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Registered2018–19
Materialsilk

Description

These include silk saris woven in the Thirubuvanam region near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. The silk saris measure about 12 ft (3.7 m) in length and 4 ft (1.2 m) in breadth, weighing about 400 g (14 oz) without the zari.[3] The saris are known for its extensive border and pallu designs with extensive zari work and higher thread count.[4] The weavers are part of a co-operative named Thirubuvanam Silk Handloom Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Limited (THICO), which was established in 1955.[3]

References
  1. "Application details". Government of India. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. Geographical indications in India (Report). Government of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  3. "Thirubuvanam Silk saree gets GI tag after a wait for 5 years". The New Indian Express. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  4. "Tamil Nadu's Thirubuvanam silk sari gets GI tag". The Times of India. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
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