Features of Authentic Chanderi Silk Saree

Features of Authentic Chanderi Silk Saree

  • Fabric Feel

    • Real Chanderi silk is lightweight, sheer, and glossy.

    • It feels soft yet crisp when draped.

    • Fake ones often feel too stiff or too synthetic.

  • Handloom Weaving Irregularities

    • Genuine handwoven Chanderi has tiny irregularities (not flaws, but signs of handcrafting).

    • Powerloom sarees look too uniform.

  • Buttis (Motifs)

    • Traditional Chanderi motifs: peacock, coin, lotus, floral vines (booti/bootas).

    • Authentic sarees have zari work woven into the fabric, not pasted or embroidered on top.

  • Zari Quality

    • Original Chanderi uses pure gold/silver-coated zari or tested zari that doesn’t fade easily.

    • In fakes, zari looks dull or peels off after a few washes.

  • Transparency

    • A signature test: hold the saree against light → authentic Chanderi silk looks slightly transparent but not flimsy.

  • GI Tag & Source

    • Authentic Chanderi sarees carry a Geographical Indication (GI) tag of Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.

    • Buying directly from registered weavers or reputed handloom outlets (like Govt. emporiums, Weaver societies, Chanderi town markets) ensures authenticity.

  • Price Point

    • Genuine Chanderi silk sarees are not cheap. Pure silk starts around ₹6,000–₹15,000 and can go much higher depending on zari and design.

    • If offered at ₹1,500–₹2,000 as “pure Chanderi silk” – it’s most likely fake or a cotton/poly mix.

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