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Deep Violet Checked Butta Pure Kanchipuram Silk Saree with Ornate Zari Border

Pure Kanchipuram Silk in a deep violet like the last light over Kathiripoo blossoms, crossed with hair-fine pale zari lines that form an exquisite miniature kattam. Tiny gold-toned medallions and stylised floral/paisley-like buttas appear at measured intervals, each glowing like a small lamp against the violet silk. The contrast is stately, intricate and unmistakably Kanchi.

❖ Woven on traditional handlooms by artisan families in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, where generations of weaving knowledge shape every saree. Approximately 16 active days on the loom, followed by careful finishing.

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A Butta composition, with small motifs set at measured intervals across a finely checked silk ground. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 16 active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.

Border Multiple stacked zari registers — a fine floral scroll, repeated leaf and lotus-like bands, a broad smooth lustrous zari panel and narrow ornamental edges — finished with a narrow deep blue-green edge.

Pallu The grand pallu is densely covered with a close-set square lattice of alternating circular floral chakram and curved maanga/paisley-like motifs, ending in a coordinated ornamented border.

Styling Pair with a warm ivory or antique-gold-toned blouse and temple-inspired earrings. Ideal for weddings, receptions, temple occasions and family celebrations.

Weave	Butta
Body	Fine all-over checked violet silk with spaced zari chakram medallions and stylised buttas
Colour	Deep violet with gold-toned zari
Blouse	0.8 m running blouse piece included. Please refer to the product images for the blouse piece colour and design.
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