Deep Forest Green Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Vairaoosi Saree with Kili Zari Motifs and Gold Border

Deep Forest Green gives this handwoven pure silk Kanjivaram saree an exceptionally rich, shadowed colour. The silk moves between forest green, bottle green and near black-green through the folds, while extremely fine continuous parallel lines run across the body to create the directional texture characteristic of Vairaoosi. In stronger light, those lines introduce a subtle olive-gold sheen without overwhelming the depth of the green.

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This is a confirmed Vairaoosi composition in pure mulberry silk, with fine needle-like zari lines woven continuously across the body to create a delicate all-over shimmer. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 18 to 22 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: The restraint of the linear body makes the handwoven Kili zari motifs especially striking, with large paired parrots, known in Tamil as jodi kili, appearing close to the lower border in warm gold zari, a distinctly traditional Kanchipuram motif set against an otherwise highly disciplined composition, their scale providing a beautiful counterpoint to the thousands of fine lines running across the silk. The border remains comparatively minimal, formed by a warm-gold zari band framed in Deep Forest Green, while the pallu changes the density dramatically: an extensive field of antique-gold zari is built from tightly repeated geometric and ornamental forms, surrounded by fine registers and pointed edging, giving it an almost tapestry-like richness against the dark green silk. Explore the Vairaoosi collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair this saree with Deep Forest Green for a sophisticated tonal treatment, or introduce antique gold for a more ceremonial look. Traditional gold jewellery, temple jewellery or sculptural earrings complement the deep green and warm zari beautifully. Its restrained body and elaborate pallu make it especially suited to weddings, temple occasions, festive dinners, classical performances and important family celebrations.