Arani Silk

Arani town in Tamil Nadu is chiefly remembered for its production of fine silk sarees. Ami silk Tobi variety is an important and identifiable specimen. It was produced by the piecing of the same colour warp with little Jari in the manner of weaving light weight sarees. Mulberry silk which is drawn from the mulberry plants in the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is twisted to suit the preparation of Ami silk sarees and transferred into warp and weft respectively.Making pallu design is a specialty at Ami silk sarees. The making of Arni silk crosses many stages of preparation. The shine of Arani silk is enhanced by the water of Kamandala Naganathi, which is used to dye the Arani fabrics.