According to a 2023 report by India Brand Equity Foundation, the country’s sericulture industry employs around 9.2 million people in rural ... Kanchipuram sarees, can be traced back to Hindu ...

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Flip over the saree and check for the back view; authentic Banarasi has floating threads that are a staple for handmade weavings. Machine-made sarees have a smoother back with minimal thread work.