Deep Maroon Brown Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Zari Kattam Saree with Grand Antique Gold Elephant Border and Exclusive Woven Pallu

For a wedding celebration, an important family ceremony or any occasion that calls for a rare, statement silk, this exclusive Deep Maroon Brown handwoven pure silk Kanjivaram Zari Kattam saree is defined by an unusually broad, heavily woven antique-gold elephant border. The deep maroon-brown ground deepens further through the folds, while extensive antique-gold zari gives the silk an opulent glow.

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This is a confirmed Zari Kattam composition in pure mulberry silk, with a fine structured zari field of repeating geometric and leaf-like forms across the body. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 14 to 18 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 body is a Deep Maroon Brown pure silk with reddish-brown and burgundy depth, deepening further through the folds, carrying a dense repeating antique-gold woven pattern across a finely structured zari field. The saree’s defining feature is its grand broad elephant border — an unusually wide antique-gold register with large traditional elephant motifs, ornamental floral detailing, layered geometric bands and multiple narrow traditional woven bands, giving the saree a rare and highly distinctive presence. This broad border also offers a beautiful blouse-design opportunity: when the final blouse pattern and cutting permit, a section of the woven elephant border can be incorporated into 3/4-length sleeves, turning the sleeve itself into a continuation of the saree’s most distinctive detail. The pallu is exceptionally rich, with extensive antique-gold zari coverage, a dense geometric woven field, a long central ornamental register and a traditional elephant motif band. Explore the Zari Kattam collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: This is a particularly rich, exclusive Kanchipuram for weddings, important family celebrations, temple occasions and formal festive gatherings where the beauty of the weaving deserves to be seen at full scale.