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Deep Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Butta Saree with Bounding Deer Motif and Wide Zari Border
Deep Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Butta Saree with Bounding Deer Motif and Wide Zari Border
The movement in this saree comes from an unusual animal motif: a deer caught mid-bound, translated into the silk with a sense of forward stride. Against deep brown silk and a substantial grey-toned zari border, the motif feels distinctive without losing the discipline of a classic Kancheepuram.
❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 14 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.
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Classified as a Butta saree, the body uses individually placed motifs rather than a continuous all-over brocade, allowing the bounding deer to read clearly against the dark silk. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 14 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: A wide, weighty grey-toned zari border grounds the body, framed with traditional floral and geometric detailing. The zari is described by its visual tone only; no unsupported zari-composition claim is made.
Pallu: The pallu carries a dense repeating zari field with fine geometric rhythm and ornamental side registers, giving the back drape a more concentrated metallic finish.
Styling: A blouse in deep brown, muted gold or a charcoal tone will keep the animal motif sophisticated. Choose sculptural gold jewellery rather than a very busy necklace, and wear the pallu open enough to show the woven field. It works well for cultural gatherings, ceremonies, receptions and festive dinners.
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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 | Butta |
|---|---|
| Body | Deep brown silk with individually woven buttas, including the distinctive bounding deer motif. |
| Border | Wide, heavy grey-toned zari border with traditional floral and geometric framing. |
| Pallu | Dense zari pallu with closely repeated geometric patterning and ornamental side registers. |
| Colour | deep brown silk with a distinctive bounding deer motif and a wide grey-toned zari border |
| 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 does the Butta classification mean on this saree?
What does the Butta classification mean on this saree?
The body is organised around individually woven motifs rather than one continuous all-over pattern. That spacing allows the larger animal motif to remain legible and gives the silk more visual breathing room.
What is special about the bounding deer motif?
What is special about the bounding deer motif?
The deer is shown in a leaping or bounding stride, so the motif carries a clear sense of movement rather than a static animal pose. It is an unusual figurative detail within this deep brown Kancheepuram composition.
How does the grey-toned zari border change the look of the saree?
How does the grey-toned zari border change the look of the saree?
The broad border adds weight and contrast without introducing another bright colour. Its muted metallic tone works especially well with the deep brown body and lets the animal motif remain the point of interest.
Can the blouse be stitched to measurements?
Can the blouse be stitched to measurements?
The saree includes a 0.8 m running blouse piece. Idam Living can stitch a custom blouse to submitted measurements and design preferences through the blouse-stitching process.
How should this pure silk saree be cared for?
How should this pure silk saree be cared for?
Dry clean only. Store it folded in soft muslin away from direct sunlight, change the fold periodically, and avoid spraying perfume directly on the silk or zari.
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