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Deep Vermilion Red Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Varisaipet Saree with Zari Mayil Chakram Buttas
Deep Vermilion Red Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Varisaipet Saree with Zari Mayil Chakram Buttas
The glow of vermilion at a temple threshold, held in the sheen of handwoven silk. Little mayil chakram buttas trace the red body, while broad bands of golden medallions gather at the border; the seer pallu rises in richly ornamented columns.
❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 16 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.
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Woven in the Varisaipet tradition, this saree draws its measured rhythm from multiple border rows in silk thread and gold-toned zari. Small mayil chakram zari buttas are set across the body. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 16 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: layered bands of gold zari, with prominently repeated circular peacock-inspired medallions and slender floral registers. The traditional varisaipet combines panels of silk thread with repeated gold-toned zari registers.
Pallu: a series of vertical ornamental gold zari panels, broad red silk interstices and seer detailing. The seer arrangement is elaborate and densely ornamented in gold-toned zari.
Styling: Pair with a muted gold blouse, a long antique necklace and a clean traditional pleat. The small body buttas keep the field open, giving the varisaipet borders and rich pallu room to stand out at weddings, temple functions or classical-music gatherings.
Shipping, Fall & Pico and care information | Pure silk saree care guide
Slight color variations due to screen and lighting; daylight photos/videos available on request.
Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.
| Weave | Varisaipet |
|---|---|
| Body | rich vermilion silk carrying small, widely spaced gold zari mayil chakram buttas |
| Border | layered bands of gold zari, with prominently repeated circular peacock-inspired medallions and slender floral registers |
| Pallu | a series of vertical ornamental gold zari panels, broad red silk interstices and seer detailing |
| Colour | Warm, saturated vermilion red with lustrous yellow-gold zari |
| 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 details decorate the body and border of this deep vermilion red saree?
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What makes the pallu different from the body?
Can Idam Living design a blouse to complement these Varisaipet rows?
Can Idam Living design a blouse to complement these Varisaipet rows?
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