Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees Explained

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]

Description

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Application details. Government of India. 1 December 2023.
  2. Geographical indications in India. Government of India. 1 December 2023. 3 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203233006/https://ipindia.gov.in/registered-gls.htm. live.
  3. News: Thirubuvanam Silk saree gets GI tag after a wait for 5 years. The New Indian Express. 13 March 2019. 1 December 2023.
  4. News: Tamil Nadu’s Thirubuvanam silk sari gets GI tag. The Times of India. 12 March 2019. 1 December 2023.