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AP Silk · Bengaluru

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

The Kanchipuram saree is the South Indian benchmark for ceremonial silk — a firm, lustrous body, a contrast border woven to hold its shape, and a pallu carrying temple, peacock or floral motifs in gold zari. Families in Bengaluru choose them for muhurthams, seemanthams and milestone anniversaries because the drape reads formal without effort. On our floor at Byadarahalli, Kanchipuram silks are kept alongside Kanjeevaram and Banarasi weaves so you can compare weight, sheen and border width side by side before deciding.

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees — sarees available at AP Silk, Byadarahalli, Bengaluru

Contrast borders

Traditional wide borders in gold zari, woven to sit firmly against a contrasting body colour.

Ceremonial colours

Kumkum red, maroon, mustard, emerald and peacock blue — the shades asked for by name each wedding season.

Weight you can judge

Pieces opened fully at the counter so you can feel the body, the zari and the fall before choosing.

Seeing this collection in person

Colour and fall are difficult to judge from a photograph, so we encourage a visit to the store at Manjunatha Circle, No 1, MJR, Balaji Layout, Byadarahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560091. Kanchipuram silk sarees across several budget bands — ask in store for what is currently available. If you prefer, message us first and we will set aside a few pieces that match what you have described.