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Deep Brown Arakku Red Vairaoosi Silk Saree with Yazhi Border
Deep Brown Arakku Red Vairaoosi Silk Saree with Yazhi Border
Pure Kanchipuram Silk in deep kaapi brown and arakku red recalls the grandeur of temple corridors at lamplight. Fine Vairaoosi lines and small gold buttas illuminate the body; a commanding yazhi border leads into a magnificent pallu, richly worked with dense geometric zari and intricate ornamental bands.
❖ Woven on traditional handlooms by artisan families in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, where generations of weaving knowledge shape every saree. Approximately 16 active days on the loom, followed by careful finishing.
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Woven in the Vairaoosi tradition, the body is marked by fine, needle-like parallel lines. Closely spaced gold Vairaoosi lines and small gold buttas glow against the deep kaapi brown silk. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 16 active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border A broad arakku red border featuring pronounced golden yazhi motifs and richly woven zari bands.
Pallu A grand pallu of dense gold geometric ornamental zari and traditional vertical motif bands, framed in red.
Styling Pair with an arakku red silk blouse and antique gold temple jewellery for a rich heritage look at weddings, receptions and evening celebrations.
| Weave | Vairaoosi |
|---|---|
| Body | Fine gold Vairaoosi lines and small gold buttas on deep kaapi brown |
| Colour | Deep kaapi brown body with arakku red yazhi border |
| 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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Blouse Piece Included
0.8 m running blouse piece with your saree.
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What colour is this saree?
What colour is this saree?
A deep kaapi-brown body, dark as rain-soaked earth, with a rich arakku red border and pallu.
What is the weave?
What is the weave?
This is a Vairaoosi Pure Kanchipuram Silk saree.
What does Vairaoosi mean?
What does Vairaoosi mean?
Vairaoosi refers to the very fine, needle-like lines running across the silk body. Here they are closely spaced gold lines on the brown ground.
What does the body look like?
What does the body look like?
The deep kaapi brown body carries closely spaced fine gold Vairaoosi lines and small gold buttas.
What is special about the border?
What is special about the border?
The broad arakku red border features pronounced golden yazhi motifs and richly woven zari bands.
What does the pallu look like?
What does the pallu look like?
The grand pallu is woven with dense gold geometric ornamental zari and traditional vertical motif bands, framed in red.
Where is zari used on this saree?
Where is zari used on this saree?
Gold-toned zari forms the Vairaoosi lines and buttas on the body, the yazhi motifs and bands on the border, and the dense geometric work on the pallu.
Does the saree include a blouse piece?
Does the saree include a blouse piece?
Yes. The saree includes a 0.8 m running blouse piece. Please refer to the product images for the blouse piece colour and design. Custom blouse stitching is available for $30 as a separate service, with a four-week turnaround.
How should I care for this saree?
How should I care for this saree?
Please follow our Pure Silk Saree Care Guide, linked on this page, to keep the silk and zari at their best.
How do I order, and how long does shipping take?
How do I order, and how long does shipping take?
Each saree is a single handwoven piece, so please send a screenshot on WhatsApp before ordering to confirm availability. Complimentary standard shipping within the USA takes approximately two weeks. Optional Express shipping is available for $35, subject to product readiness and eligibility.
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