Ash Lilac Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Butta Saree with Brick Red Kamalam & Kodi Zari Border

A softly luminous Ash Lilac gives this handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram saree its distinctive elegance. The colour sits beautifully between muted lavender-pink and pale silvered lilac, changing gently through the folds of the silk. Delicate geometric floral zari buttas are scattered across the body, adding small points of antique-gold light without interrupting the quiet expanse of colour.

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This is a confirmed Butta composition in pure mulberry silk, with delicate geometric floral zari motifs scattered across the body at measured intervals. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 16 active days on the loom, although individual weaving time varies. Woven for Idam Living by skilled artisan families in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. Read our story.

Body, Border and Pallu: The cool-toned body is transformed by a radiant Brick Red contrast border, saturated and unmistakably traditional, while broad antique-gold zari bands introduce warmth and ceremonial richness — the contrast feels especially dramatic because the body remains so restrained. The border develops into an elaborate composition of Kamalam-inspired floral forms and scrolling Kodi vines: curling zari tendrils move around the larger floral motifs, while finely patterned gold bands give the design structure and rhythm. The pallu becomes considerably richer, opening into an expansive field of antique-gold zari with minute repeating geometric patterning against the Brick Red ground. Explore the Butta collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair this saree with a Brick Red blouse for a beautifully traditional continuation of the border, or use the Ash Lilac running blouse for a softer, more contemporary treatment. Antique temple gold is especially striking against this palette; ruby accents can echo the border, while pearls can emphasize the cool luminosity of the lilac silk.

✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.