Kanchipuram sarees, also called Kanjivaram, are luxurious, hand-woven silk sarees from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, known for their vibrant colors, heavy silk, intricate designs (temple motifs, peacocks, mangoes), and rich gold/silver zari work, symbolizing tradition, prosperity, and beauty, often worn for weddings and festivals, with a distinctive interlocking of body and border.