Deep Maroon Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Varisaipet Saree with Antique Gold Mayil Zari Border and Burnt Orange Selvedge

Deep Maroon gives this handwoven pure silk Kanjivaram Varisaipet saree a rich, saturated presence. Fine antique-gold zari lines create a subtle checked texture across the body, while small woven zari motifs appear at measured intervals. The silk shifts between deep maroon and warmer burgundy-red tones as the light moves across its surface.

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This is a confirmed Varisaipet composition in pure mulberry silk, with its border built through a succession of distinct woven zari registers rather than one uninterrupted metallic field, with traditional Mayil (peacock) motifs, botanical ornament and fine geometric framing giving it its layered, characteristic depth. 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 Deep Maroon body carries fine antique-gold zari lines that create a subtle checked texture, with small individually woven gold motifs placed at measured intervals across the silk. The Varisaipet border is built through a succession of woven zari registers: a broad antique-gold band carries traditional Mayil motifs surrounded by botanical ornament, fine geometric framing and narrow linear zari details, finished with a slim Burnt Orange selvedge along the lower edge. The pallu develops the zari considerably further, with a dense antique-gold field, fine geometric weaving, long ornamental registers and continued Mayil detailing, creating a strong contrast against the comparatively restrained checked body. Explore the Varisaipet collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair it with Deep Maroon for a tonal blouse, antique gold for a more ceremonial finish, or Burnt Orange to echo the selvedge. Gold jewellery and temple jewellery work naturally with the Mayil motifs, making this saree well suited to weddings, temple functions, festive gatherings and Indian cultural occasions.

✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.