Aqua Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchi Pattu Saree with Raspberry-Pink Zari Border

Karthigai Deepam brings rows of oil lamps to South Indian temples across the USA, and this striking Kadal Neelam, a sea-blue aqua, handwoven pure silk Kanchipuram saree suits the occasion beautifully, generously scattered with delicately woven circular gold zari buttas across the body, a hallmark of Kanchipuram's most celebratory weaves. Each saree takes 40 days on the loom and cannot be replicated by machine. Woven by our family's artisan weaver families in Kunnam village in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Read our story.

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The Butta body is handwoven in a vivid Kadal Neelam aqua pure mulberry silk, scattered all over with delicately detailed circular gold zari buttas that catch the light with every fold.

The rich gold zari border is densely filled with traditional motifs, and a slim deep raspberry-pink selvedge runs along its edge — an unexpected flash of colour that gives this heritage saree a youthful, celebratory character.

Styling Tip

Build the look in tonal aquas and teals — a deeper teal-blue elbow-sleeve blouse against the aqua body — and let antique-gold jhumkas pick up the border's zari without competing. Wear the pallu open over the shoulder, hair in a clean low bun, keeping the raspberry selvedge as the only bright note.

Orders ship within two weeks, with tracking provided after dispatch. Shipping is free within the USA, and we're now rolling out free worldwide shipping for Pure Kanchipuram Silk sarees.