Crimson Handloom Kanchipuram Natural Dyed Silk Saree with Meena Zari ChecksThis naturally dyed, handwoven Kanchipuram silk saree is a masterpiece for its blend of colour and design. Lac resin (arraku) has been used to colour the body a rich crimson. The gold zari kattam (checked) pattern is the most distinctive part of the saree; each check features a different motif, from vanki (armlet) and kuyil kann (koels eye) to pai maadi (basket weave) and arai madam (half diamond). The design shows off the skill of the master weaver.