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Deep Arakku & Sage Grey Pure Silk Kanchipuram Vintage Butta Saree with Varisaipet Border
Deep Arakku & Sage Grey Pure Silk Kanchipuram Vintage Butta Saree with Varisaipet Border
A vintage Kanchipuram butta language, carefully revived. Across the deep Arakku silk, tiny plus-shaped buttas appear with extraordinary restraint, each catching just enough zari light to animate the surface.
❖ Handwoven in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu: this saree spent 16 days on the loom, woven by artisan families who have practiced this craft for generations.
We are Silk Mark Certified. Click here to view16 Days on LoomPure Mulberry SilkHandwoven in Kanchipuram
The Varisaipet border is the richer counterpoint, built through stacked bands of zari work. Look closely for Rudraksham, Mayil Arai Maadam and Mulla Moggu, layered together in the vocabulary of traditional Kanchipuram borders.
The contrasting sage-grey pallu carries a quieter geometry, finished with Seepu Reku, fine comb-like linear work that gives the pallu its beautifully ordered rhythm.
A saree that feels discovered rather than designed anew: an older butta aesthetic brought back to the loom.
For the celebrations ahead
Diwali and Deepavali gatherings, Karthigai Deepam, Margazhi temple and music gatherings, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, ceremonies and special occasions.
About Idam Living
We own six looms in Kanchipuram.
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
| Weave | Butta (vintage butta revival) with Varisaipet border |
|---|---|
| Body | Deep Arakku silk scattered with minute plus-shaped zari buttas |
| Border | Varisaipet with stacked Rudraksham, Mayil Arai Maadam and Mulla Moggu zari |
| Pallu | Contrasting sage-grey pallu finished with Seepu Reku |
| Colour | Deep Arakku red and sage grey with gold zari |
| 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 |
Complimentary Custom Blouse StitchingFree with your saree during the limited-time Diwali offer, regularly $30CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ›Free Shipping, Made SimpleEverything you need to knowCLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ›Love Your Silk for LongerSimple care for a lifetimeCLICK HERE FOR CARE GUIDE ›
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What is distinctive about the buttas on this saree?
What is distinctive about the buttas on this saree?
The deep Arakku body is scattered with very small plus-shaped zari buttas, creating a delicate vintage-inspired surface rather than a dense motif arrangement.
What motifs appear in the Varisaipet border?
What motifs appear in the Varisaipet border?
The border brings together stacked zari bands incorporating Rudraksham, Mayil Arai Maadam and Mulla Moggu detailing.
What is special about the pallu?
What is special about the pallu?
The contrasting sage-grey pallu is finished with Seepu Reku, creating a refined sequence of linear zari work.
Does the saree include a blouse piece?
Does the saree include a blouse piece?
Yes. The complete 6.3 metre length includes a 0.8 metre running blouse piece. Please refer to the product images for its colour.
Is this pure Kanchipuram silk?
Is this pure Kanchipuram silk?
Yes. It is handwoven in pure mulberry silk and is Silk Mark certified.
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