Whether you’re eyeing a zari silk saree for the festive run or your wedding trousseau, know the process of identifying real zari and appreciate the real value and artistry history behind the piece.

These sarees are woven using pure silk and Kancheepuram, the town near by Chennai has a 500-year-old hoary tradition of producing pure silk. It stands foremost in producing heavyweight silk sarees.

2. Anni Designer Cotton Silk Blend Lining Saree. This saree features dual prints with checks and stripes. The anchal area includes stripes and the lower pleats feature check prints.

Kerala's traditional gold border saree or the Kasavu faces a serious challenge this Onam with Malayalee women going for the silver lining, quite literally.