Deep Kanchana Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Butta Saree with Handwoven Zari Paisley Buttas and Intricate Mayil Border

Deep Kanchana Brown gives this handwoven pure silk Kanjivaram saree an unusually rich depth, moving between dark cocoa, aubergine-brown and muted plum as the silk catches the light. Small warm-gold zari buttas are placed across the open body, while larger handwoven zari paisley buttas appear at measured intervals, their elongated forms creating distinct points of ornament against the dark silk.

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This is a confirmed Butta composition in pure mulberry silk, with individual gold zari motifs woven directly into the body at measured intervals rather than as a continuous all-over pattern. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 8 to 10 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 handwoven paisley buttas are especially striking because they are allowed room to breathe — each curved zari form remains clearly defined rather than disappearing into an all-over pattern, while the smaller buttas create a quieter rhythm around them. The border introduces a more intricate visual language: repeating Mayil forms are woven in warm gold within traditional ornamental panels, surrounded by fine geometric bands, leaf-like edging and smaller zari details. The pallu then increases the metallic density dramatically, developing into a broad gold field of circular, floral and geometric forms that glow against the Deep Kanchana Brown silk. Explore the Butta collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair it with Deep Kanchana Brown for a seamless tonal look, or introduce a deeper aubergine-brown blouse to draw out the cooler undertones of the silk. Traditional or antique gold jewellery complements the handwoven paisley buttas and Mayil border beautifully, making it well suited to weddings, temple celebrations and formal evening gatherings.