The world's most expensive Indian Saree
How often have you come across a
Rs. 40 lakh ($100,000)? Silk Saree? Chennai Silksof its kind and it is seeking an
unmistakable entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for being
the most unique and expensive saree.
The exceptionally stunning
saree is meticulously woven with 12 precious stones and metals to
depict 11 of Raja Ravi Verma's popular paintings. Explicitly projected
is 'Lady Musicians.'Besides, the border of the saree pictures 10 other
paintings of the artist that pays tribute to 20th century artist.
The
best part of the saree being that the women in the paintings are
intricately hand-woven and beautified with jewels of gold, diamond,
platinum, silver, ruby, emerald, yellow sapphire, sapphire, cat's eye,
topaz, pearl and corals.
Already in the Limca Book of Records,
this 40 lakh saree will be the first silk saree that required the use
of 7,440 jacquard hooks and 66,794 cards during the weaving process.
Moreover, a group of consummate workers took nearly 4,680 hours.
