Turmeric Yellow Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Kanchi Kattam Saree with Purple Zari Border

Turmeric-yellow silk checks in leaf green, charcoal and fine rose lines meet a kathiripoo-purple gold border and a densely woven gold pallu. A finely balanced expression of Kanchipuram handloom, suited to special gatherings and festivities.

❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 28 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.

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Woven in the Kanchi Kattam tradition, this saree reveals Sun-warmed manjal or turmeric-yellow pure silk laid out in pronounced silk-thread checks, with olive leaf-green, soft charcoal-grey and fine rose-pink intersecting lines. The contrasting checks evoke the many-coloured geometry of an old Kanchipuram courtyard. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 28 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.

Border: Deep kathiripoo-purple silk anchors broad gold-zari bands. Repeated vanki or chevron zari lines define the registers, while thicker, closely worked brocade-style ornamental bands bring a Banarasi-inspired density to the traditional Kanchi border.

Pallu: A grand purple-framed, gold-dominant pallu carrying closely repeated diagonal chevrons and narrow geometric zari lines. Its finely packed gold surface contrasts with the airy multicolour check rhythm of the body.

Styling: A deep aubergine-purple blouse with slim full sleeves and gold piping will sharpen the contrast. For a contemporary look choose a turmeric silk blouse with a broad purple cuff. Wear matte-gold earrings, a neat centre-parted bun and a shoulder-fold that displays the chevron zari.

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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.

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Weave	Kanchi Kattam
Body	Sun-warmed manjal or turmeric-yellow pure silk laid out in pronounced silk-thread checks, with olive leaf-green, soft charcoal-grey and fine rose-pink intersecting lines. The contrasting checks evoke the many-coloured geometry of an old Kanchipuram courtyard.
Border	Deep kathiripoo-purple silk anchors broad gold-zari bands. Repeated vanki or chevron zari lines define the registers, while thicker, closely worked brocade-style ornamental bands bring a Banarasi-inspired density to the traditional Kanchi border.
Pallu	A grand purple-framed, gold-dominant pallu carrying closely repeated diagonal chevrons and narrow geometric zari lines. Its finely packed gold surface contrasts with the airy multicolour check rhythm of the body.
Colour	warm manjal yellow, leaf-green and charcoal checks with kathiripoo-purple contrast
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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Complete the look with these add-ons

Custom-tailored blouse made to measure for a Kanjivaram silk saree

Custom Blouse Stitching

$30.00

Pre-Pleating Service

$5.00

Matching Pure Cotton Inner Skirt

$5.00

Handmade Silk Thread Tassels

$12.00

What makes Kanchi Kattam different from a printed check?

This Kanchi Kattam handloom saree is defined by its deep kathiripoo-purple silk anchors broad gold-zari bands. The weaving and border arrangement belong to its traditional Kanchipuram vocabulary.

What is the vanki pattern on this saree’s zari border?

Deep kathiripoo-purple silk anchors broad gold-zari bands. Repeated vanki or chevron zari lines define the registers, while thicker, closely worked brocade-style ornamental bands bring a Banarasi-inspired density to the traditional Kanchi border.

How can I style this saree for a festive gathering?

A deep aubergine-purple blouse with slim full sleeves and gold piping will sharpen the contrast. For a contemporary look choose a turmeric silk blouse with a broad purple cuff. Wear matte-gold earrings, a neat centre-parted bun and a shoulder-fold that displays the chevron zari.

Can Idam Living suggest a blouse design for this exact saree?

Yes. The saree includes a 0.8 m running blouse piece, and Idam Living offers custom blouse stitching. You can share your preferred neckline, sleeve length and measurements; the blouse colour and border placement can be discussed before stitching.