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Deep Aubergine Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchi Pattu Korvai Saree with Dusty Rose Pink Mayil Zari Border
Deep Aubergine Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchi Pattu Korvai Saree with Dusty Rose Pink Mayil Zari Border
Deep Aubergine Brown gives this pure silk Kanchi Pattu saree an unusually dark and sophisticated body, sitting somewhere between deep brown, plum and aubergine depending on the light. Small woven gold zari motifs punctuate the open silk at measured intervals, allowing the depth of the colour to remain uninterrupted. Then the Korvai border changes the entire mood, introducing Dusty Rose Pink and a generous field of warm gold zari.
❖ 45 days in the making. From dyed silk thread to finished weave, with about 20 of that on the loom itself.
We are Silk Mark Certified – Click here to view20 Days on LoomPure Mulberry SilkHandwoven in Kanchipuram
This is a confirmed Korvai composition in pure mulberry silk, with the body and contrasting Dusty Rose Pink border interlocked at the loom as a single woven construction. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 16 to 20 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: Small gold zari motifs punctuate the Deep Aubergine Brown body at measured intervals, keeping the dark, plum-toned silk uninterrupted. The Dusty Rose Pink Korvai border carries large Mayil forms through warm-gold zari, surrounded by floral and ornamental registers that give the border considerably more visual weight than the restrained body. The pallu keeps the rose-pink silk but changes the zari treatment again, with long fine gold lines running through the field before opening into broader metallic sections and dark tassels at the edge. Explore the Korvai collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.
Styling: Style it with a Deep Aubergine blouse for a continuous tonal body, or choose Dusty Rose Pink to pull the Korvai contrast into the complete look. Antique gold jewellery complements the warmer zari without overpowering the unusual colour pairing. Keep the hair in a sleek low bun or long braid for weddings, temple gatherings, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali and formal family occasions.
Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
Optional Add-Ons
Fall & Picot Finishing (Free)
Pre-Pleating Service (+$5)
Matching Pure Cotton Inner Skirt (+$7)
Handmade Silk Thread Tassels (+$20)
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| Weave | Korvai |
|---|---|
| Body | Deep Aubergine Brown with spaced gold zari motifs and smaller pale metallic accents |
| Border | Dusty Rose Pink Korvai border with large Mayil motifs, floral ornament and extensive warm-gold zari |
| Pallu | Dusty Rose Pink with fine parallel gold zari lines and broad woven gold sections |
| 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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What makes this Deep Aubergine saree a Korvai?
What makes this Deep Aubergine saree a Korvai?
Korvai is the traditional Kanchipuram contrast-border construction used here to bring the very dark Aubergine Brown body together with the distinctly contrasting Dusty Rose Pink border. The change in colour is part of the woven construction rather than a surface treatment.
Is the body brown or purple in person?
Is the body brown or purple in person?
The body sits between deep brown and aubergine. In brighter light, plum and purple undertones become more visible, while shadow makes the silk appear closer to a very dark chocolate or blackened brown.
What motifs appear in the Dusty Rose Pink border?
What motifs appear in the Dusty Rose Pink border?
Large Mayil forms are clearly woven through the gold zari border, surrounded by floral and ornamental detailing. The Mayil motifs are much larger and more prominent than the small spaced motifs across the body.
Why does the pallu look different from the border?
Why does the pallu look different from the border?
The border is more figurative, with large Mayil motifs and dense ornament. The Dusty Rose Pink pallu shifts into long parallel gold zari lines and broader metallic sections, creating a more linear finish when it falls over the shoulder.
Which blouse works with this brown and pink Korvai?
Which blouse works with this brown and pink Korvai?
A Deep Aubergine Brown blouse gives the saree a continuous, sophisticated body colour. Dusty Rose Pink creates a stronger traditional contrast and connects directly with the border and pallu. Antique gold jewellery works beautifully with either approach.
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