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Deep Aubergine Rettapet Pure Kanchipuram Silk Saree with Arakku Red Border
Deep Aubergine Rettapet Pure Kanchipuram Silk Saree with Arakku Red Border
Pure Kanchipuram Silk with the shadowed depth of ripe jamun skin, almost blackened aubergine in the folds, opening into an Arakku-red border warmed by a golden glow.
❖ Woven on traditional handlooms by artisan families in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, where generations of weaving knowledge shape every saree. Approximately 18 active days on the loom, followed by careful finishing.
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A Rettapet saree, with a double ornamental border of paired floral-medallion bands and a richly striped contrast pallu. Scattered petite circular and stylised floral zari buttas sit across the aubergine body. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 18 active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border Paired broad floral-medallion bands run along the Arakku-red Rettapet border.
Pallu The red pallu carries long, fine zari stripes, a geometric panel and a row of leaf-shaped motifs.
Styling Pair with an Arakku-red or warm-gold toned blouse; let the border and pallu remain the focal point.
| Weave | Rettapet |
|---|---|
| Body | Deep aubergine-brown silk with petite circular and floral zari buttas |
| Colour | Deep aubergine-brown with Arakku red |
| Blouse | 0.8 m running blouse piece included. Please refer to the product images for the blouse piece colour and design. |
| Length | 6.3 m total including 0.8 m running blouse piece |
| Origin | Handwoven for Idam Living by artisan weaving families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu |
| Silk Mark | Certified |
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Blouse Piece Included
0.8 m running blouse piece with your saree.
Custom Blouse Stitching · $30
Made to measure. Four-week turnaround.
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Is this pure silk?
Is this pure silk?
Yes, this is Pure Kanchipuram Silk, handwoven in Kanchipuram.
What is the weave?
What is the weave?
A Rettapet saree, with a double ornamental border of paired floral-medallion bands and a richly striped contrast pallu.
What are the motifs?
What are the motifs?
Scattered petite circular and stylised floral zari buttas; paired broad floral-medallion border bands; and a red pallu with long, fine zari stripes, a geometric panel and a row of leaf-shaped motifs.
Is blouse stitching available?
Is blouse stitching available?
Yes, custom blouse stitching is offered for $30, with a four-week turnaround. Share your measurements with Idam Living on WhatsApp.
How do I confirm availability?
How do I confirm availability?
Contact Idam Living on WhatsApp before ordering; stock and dispatch timing must be confirmed.
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