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Deep Arakku Maroon Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Rettapet Saree with Twin Peacock Border
Deep Arakku Maroon Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Rettapet Saree with Twin Peacock Border
For a wedding gathering or a quiet evening of celebration, deep arakku maroon silk carries the poetry of Kanchipuram: a dark arakku-maroon, the shade of lacquered temple wood and ripe pomegranate skin, with blackened plum shadows in the folds and old-gold zari highlights.
❖ Woven by hand in Kanchipuram over 18 days on the loom — a piece of a centuries-old weaving tradition, made with certified pure silk.
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Woven in the Rettapet tradition, this pure mulberry silk saree balances petite elephant buttas across the body with a distinctive double-border composition. A dark arakku-maroon, the shade of lacquered temple wood and ripe pomegranate skin, with blackened plum shadows in the folds and old-gold zari highlights. The closely ordered zari elements bring a measured shimmer rather than an uninterrupted metallic surface. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 18 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: Twin peacocks repeat through two ornate antique-gold border bands; a fine glowing red selvedge brightens the otherwise deep palette. In Kanchipuram terminology, Rettapet describes the double-border arrangement; the paired mayil (peacock) figures have ornamental plumage and floral scrollwork.
Pallu: Vertical columns of old-gold zari alternate between delicate filaments and fuller scrolling mayil-vanki and kodi-malar patterns, giving the pallu a richly architectural rhythm. Explore the Rettapet collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.
Styling: Style with antique-gold jewellery and a matching arakku or warm bronze blouse for an old-Kanchi mood.
Shipping, Fall & Pico and care information | Pure silk saree care guide
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.
| Weave | Rettapet |
|---|---|
| Body | Petite elephant buttas; a dark arakku-maroon, the shade of lacquered temple wood and ripe pomegranate skin, with blackened plum shadows in the folds and old-gold zari highlights. |
| Border | Rettapet double border; twin peacocks with ornate plumage; Twin peacocks repeat through two ornate antique-gold border bands; a fine glowing red selvedge brightens the otherwise deep palette. |
| Pallu | Vertical columns of old-gold zari alternate between delicate filaments and fuller scrolling mayil-vanki and kodi-malar patterns, giving the pallu a richly architectural rhythm. |
| Colour | Deep Arakku Maroon — Arakku; antique gold zari and red selvedge |
| Blouse | 0.8 m running blouse piece included. Please refer to the product images for the blouse piece colour and design. |
| 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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What colour is this saree?
What colour is this saree?
The saree is deep arakku maroon, described as a dark arakku-maroon, the shade of lacquered temple wood and ripe pomegranate skin, with blackened plum shadows in the folds and old-gold zari highlights.
What makes its Rettapet border distinctive?
What makes its Rettapet border distinctive?
The Rettapet border features twin peacocks with ornate plumage arranged in two decorative zari bands, with fine geometric separators. Twin peacocks repeat through two ornate antique-gold border bands; a fine glowing red selvedge brightens the otherwise deep palette.
What motifs appear on the body?
What motifs appear on the body?
The body has petite elephant buttas, as specified for this design; these small motifs are distinct from the more elaborate border work.
How is the pallu decorated?
How is the pallu decorated?
Vertical columns of old-gold zari alternate between delicate filaments and fuller scrolling mayil-vanki and kodi-malar patterns, giving the pallu a richly architectural rhythm. The named mayil-vanki and kodi-malar details follow the design brief.
Does the saree include a blouse piece and finishing?
Does the saree include a blouse piece and finishing?
Yes. The 6.3 m saree includes a 0.8 m running blouse piece. Complimentary Fall & Pico finishing is included.
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