Jewel Blue and Deep Vermillion Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Saree with Rettapet Border and Zari Kattam

A saree that speaks in the language of celebration — the body draped in rich Jewel Blue pure mulberry silk, woven with an all-over Zari Kattam (ZK) grid that catches light at every fold. The Zari Kattam structure forms a lattice of antique gold checks across the silk body, lending geometric elegance without overwhelming the colour's natural depth.

The border is anchored in Deep Vermillion, woven in the classic Rettapet (RT) style — a dual-warp interlocking technique where the border silk threads are woven separately and then joined to the body, creating a precise, elevated ridge line that separates body and pallu with architectural clarity. A flash of Manthulir Green appears as a secondary accent within the border transition, offering that signature Kanchipuram tri-colour breath that marks a truly hand-woven piece.

Weave Highlights

• Body: Zari Kattam (ZK) — antique gold zari grid woven across pure mulberry silk
• Border: Rettapet (RT) — dual-warp interlocked border in Deep Vermillion with antique gold zari
• Accent Colour: Manthulir Green — transition accent between body and border

Saree Details

• Fabric: Pure Mulberry Silk (Kanchipuram)
• Zari: Antique Gold
• Primary Colour: Jewel Blue
• Border Colour: Deep Vermillion
• Occasion: Wedding, Engagement, Temple Festival, Silk Ceremony
• Length: 6.3 metres (including pallu)
• Care: Dry Clean Only
• Blouse Stitching Available ($30)
• Falls & Pico Done
• Free Shipping within USA from New Jersey

Each Idam Living saree is handwoven on a traditional loom. Minor variations in colour, weave, and surface texture are characteristic of authentic handloom silk and are not considered defects.