The weavers of Kanchi are believed to be the descendants of the heavenly weaver of Gods; Sage Markandeya. Kanjivaram Sarees are naturally woven from the best quality silk yarns and they are considered to be of the highest quality amongst all the silk sarees. The design work differs incolors, patterns, the material that is used in decorating the sarees such as gold thread, zari etc. and so on. Generally the Kanjivaram Sarees bear the motifs of the sun, moon, peacocks, swans, parrots, lions, chariots, coins, leaves, mangoes, etc.