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Collection: Kanchipuram Silk Sarees with Butta Motifs
A wide selection of handwoven pure silk Kanchipuram sarees where individual motifs — peacocks, elephants, lotus flowers, paisleys, horses, and more — are woven directly into the fabric body using supplementary weft threads. Butta motifs are not printed or embroidered — they are born in the fabric itself on a traditional pit loom. Every saree is Silk Mark certified and sourced directly from artisan weaver families. Free shipping across the USA.
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Mint Green Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Korvai Saree with Mayil and Kamalam Buttas
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Sunflower Yellow Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Korvai Saree with Mayil Buttas
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Ivory Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Korvai Saree with Green Meenakari Floral Buttas
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Deep Chocolate Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Korvai Saree with Mayil Chakram Buttas
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Forest Green Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Vairaoosi Saree with Magenta Gold Zari Border
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Vendor:Idam LivingPastel Green Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Kamalam Buttas and Cream Ivory Border
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Deep Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Butta Saree with Pavun Buttas and Maroon Border
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Vendor:Idam LivingIvory Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Varisaipet Saree with Arakku Red Border and Maanga Buttas
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Ivory Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Varisaipet Saree with Zari and Silk Thread Bands
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Jewel Toned Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Paalum Pazhamum Saree with Ornate Gold Zari Border
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butta in Kanchipuram silk sarees?
Butta refers to individual motifs woven into the body of a Kanchipuram saree using supplementary weft threads on a traditional pit loom. Common motifs include peacocks, elephants, lotus flowers, horses, mangoes, and paisleys. The motifs are structural elements of the fabric — not printed, embroidered, or applied after weaving.
Are Kanchipuram Butta sarees Silk Mark certified?
Yes. Every saree in this collection carries Silk Mark certification from the Central Silk Board of India, guaranteeing 100% pure mulberry silk throughout.
What is the difference between Butta and Jaal in Kanchipuram sarees?
Butta refers to individual motifs placed at intervals across the body, with space between them. Jaal refers to a continuous all-over lattice or network pattern that fills the entire body without gaps. Both are woven using supplementary weft threads on a pit loom.
What occasions are Kanchipuram Butta sarees suitable for?
Butta sarees are appropriate across a wide range of occasions — from weddings and temple ceremonies to classical performances, naming rituals, and festival wear. The choice of motif and density of placement determines the weight of formality.
Does Idam Living ship Butta Kanchipuram sarees to the USA?
Yes. All sarees in this collection ship free within the United States. International shipping is also available to UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, and worldwide.
Can I find Butta motifs on different weave types?
Yes. Butta motifs appear across plain silk bodies, Zari Kattam grids, Vairaoosi shimmer bodies, and Korvai sarees with interlocked borders. The motif is a body treatment that works across weave structures.