Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees | |
Description: | Silk saris from Thirubuvanam region |
Type: | Handicraft |
Area: | Thirubuvanam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu |
Country: | India |
Registered: | 2018–19 |
Material: | silk |
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]
These include silk saris woven in the Thirubuvanam region near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. The silk saris measure about in length and in breadth, weighing about 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]