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Cobalt Blue and Maroon Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Kanchi Kattam Saree with Red Rettapet Border
Cobalt Blue and Maroon Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Kanchi Kattam Saree with Red Rettapet Border
A checked Kanchipuram with a deeper, duskier palette. Cobalt blue and maroon meet inside a fine gold grid, while the warm red Rettapet border gives the body a clean architectural edge.
❖ This saree reflects 28 days on the loom and generations of weaving heritage from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu — certified pure silk, handwoven by artisan families whose work sustains their village.
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The Kanchi Kattam construction creates the body through silk checks, with the colour grid remaining visible across both open drape and gathered pleats. Rettapet appears here as a secondary border treatment, while Kanchi Kattam remains the primary type. 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: Warm red Rettapet border with gold zari accents.
Pallu: A red pallu arranged with layered gold lines and broader zari bands, extending the geometric rhythm of the body.
Styling: For a richer evening look, use a maroon blouse and let the cobalt checks stay visible through clean pleats. For a sharper contrast, repeat the cobalt blue in the blouse. Antique gold jewellery and a simple centre-parted bun will suit the strong geometry without competing with it.
Occasions: Well suited to Navratri evenings, Dussehra gatherings, Diwali celebrations, receptions, cultural programs and festive dinners.
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
| Weave | Kanchi Kattam |
|---|---|
| Body | Cobalt blue and maroon silk checks crossed by fine gold lines. |
| Border | Warm red Rettapet border with gold zari accents. |
| Pallu | A red pallu arranged with layered gold lines and broader zari bands, extending the geometric rhythm of the body. |
| Colour | A compact grid of cobalt blue and maroon with fine gold lines, finished with a warm red Rettapet border. |
| Blouse | 0.8 m running blouse piece included. Colour and design are not separately confirmed. |
| 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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Why does this Kanchi Kattam saree look different when it is pleated?
Why does this Kanchi Kattam saree look different when it is pleated?
The cobalt blue and maroon checks compress as the pleats gather, so the fine gold grid becomes denser and more graphic. When the saree is opened out, the individual colour blocks are easier to read.
What is the role of the Rettapet border in this saree?
What is the role of the Rettapet border in this saree?
The warm red Rettapet border frames the checked body and gives the edge stronger definition. It also creates a natural transition into the red and gold pallu.
Would this checked Kancheepuram work for an evening event?
Would this checked Kancheepuram work for an evening event?
Yes. The deeper cobalt, maroon and red palette works especially well for receptions, cultural programs and festive evening gatherings, while the gold grid catches light without requiring an all-over zari body.
Can Idam Living make a contemporary blouse for this traditional saree?
Can Idam Living make a contemporary blouse for this traditional saree?
Yes. You can send measurements and design preferences for custom blouse stitching. A clean maroon, cobalt or even a minimally detailed gold-toned blouse can keep the checked body as the focus.
What is Silk Mark certification, and why does it matter?
What is Silk Mark certification, and why does it matter?
Silk Mark is used to support the authenticity of the silk content. It does not certify a motif or design name, but it provides an additional trust marker when purchasing a pure silk saree online.
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