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 | |
| Description | Silk saris from Thirubuvanam region |
| Type | Handicraft |
| Area | Thirubuvanam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2018–19 |
| Material | silk |
Description
editThese 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
edit- ^ "Application details". Government of India. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Geographical indications in India (Report). Government of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Thirubuvanam Silk saree gets GI tag after a wait for 5 years". The New Indian Express. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu's Thirubuvanam silk sari gets GI tag". The Times of India. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.