{"product_id":"coral-and-deep-maroon-handwoven-pure-silk-kanchipattu-saree-with-veldhari-zari-kattam-and-maanga-butta","title":"Coral and Deep Maroon Handwoven Pure Silk KanchiPattu Saree with Veldhari Zari Kattam and Maanga Butta","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a Tamil Nadu wedding where the bride's mother wants a saree that holds its own in the mandapam without competing with the bridal red — this KanchiPattu in shot coral and deep maroon is the answer. Veldhari is the name for this shot-colour weave, where the warp and weft are woven in two different silks so the fabric shifts between coral and magenta in the light. A fine Zari Kattam gold grid crosses the body, and within the grid, Maanga Butta — the mango motif — are placed in gold and silver zari at measured intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body of this KanchiPattu saree moves between warm coral and deep rose-magenta as the light changes, the shot-colour phenomenon particularly vivid in pure mulberry silk. The Zari Kattam lines add gold geometry to this shifting warmth, and the Maanga Butta — the ancient mango motif that appears in Tamil temple carvings — are worked in alternating gold and silver zari, creating a soft dual shimmer across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep maroon border carries a wide antique gold zari pallu of exceptional density — stacked horizontal zari bands with a full figural scroll concentration in the pallu field. This border weight and the shot-colour vibrancy of the body together create a saree that photographs beautifully and reads as deeply traditional in person. For a reception, a vidyarambham, or a December Tamil wedding season, this KanchiPattu is a first-choice saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e❖ Handwoven pure mulberry silk\u003cbr\u003e❖ Veldhari weave — shot coral and maroon, Zari Kattam grid, Maanga Butta in gold and silver zari\u003cbr\u003e❖ Shot colour coral-to-magenta body with deep maroon heavy antique gold zari pallu\u003cbr\u003e❖ Silk Mark certified\u003cbr\u003e❖ Woven by artisan weaver families we work with directly\u003cbr\u003e❖ Ships from New Jersey across the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Maanga Butta motif?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaanga Butta is the ancient mango motif found across Tamil temple carvings and silk weaving, worked here in alternating gold and silver zari for a soft dual shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the body colour appear to shift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Veldhari shot-colour weave, where the warp and weft threads are different colours, so the silk shifts between coral and magenta depending on the light and angle of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good colour choice for a wedding guest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the coral-to-magenta shot colour offers ceremonial richness without competing with traditional bridal red, making it a popular choice for mothers of the bride and senior wedding guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idamliving.com\/collections\/zari-kattam-kanchipuram-silk-sarees\" style=\"color:#C4622D;\"\u003eZari Kattam Kanchipuram collection\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idamliving.com\/collections\/indian-kanchipuram-sarees-pure-silk\" style=\"color:#C4622D;\"\u003eall pure silk Kanchipuram sarees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idam Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722958958868,"sku":"IDAM-CORAL-VH-MB-001","price":367.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7355\/4964\/files\/Kanjipuram-Veldhari-Copper-Plum-Shot-Gandaberunda-Butta-Purple-Border-01_51342a2a-9439-4da5-ad73-559da1ce1ed9.jpg?v=1782777966","url":"https:\/\/idamliving.com\/products\/coral-and-deep-maroon-handwoven-pure-silk-kanchipattu-saree-with-veldhari-zari-kattam-and-maanga-butta","provider":"Idamliving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}