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Deep Violet Rettapet Pure Kanchipuram Silk Saree with Purple Border

Pure Kanchipuram Silk in a midnight-indigo violet that glows like the last light over a temple courtyard. The contrast border opens into luminous Kathiripoo purple, with a slender magenta selvedge.

❖ Woven on traditional handlooms by artisan families in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, where generations of weaving knowledge shape every saree. Approximately 18 active days on the loom, followed by careful finishing.

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A Rettapet saree with a double-band border: broad paired floral zari bands separated by a plain purple silk interval. Sparse small round floral or chakra-like zari buttas sit across the violet body. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 18 active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.

Border Paired wide border bands carry repeating stylised floral medallions and leafy connectors, finished with a slender magenta selvedge.

Pallu An ornate striped pallu with narrow geometric bands and a row of leaf-shaped motifs.

Styling Pair with a magenta or antique-gold toned blouse; let the border and pallu remain the focal point.

Weave	Rettapet
Body	Deep violet-blue silk with sparse small round floral zari buttas
Colour	Deep violet-blue with vivid Kathiripoo purple and magenta
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

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Slight color variations due to screen and lighting; daylight photos/videos available on request. Shipping, Fall & Picot and care information | Pure silk saree care guide

$324.00

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Blouse Piece Included 0.8 m running blouse piece with your saree.

Custom Blouse Stitching · $30 Made to measure. Four-week turnaround. Add stitching Free Shipping in the USA Standard delivery within two weeks of your order date. Shipping details

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Complimentary Fall & Picot Finishing

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Custom-tailored blouse made to measure for a Kanjivaram silk saree

Custom Blouse Stitching

$30.00

Pre-Pleating Service

$5.00

Matching Pure Cotton Inner Skirt

$5.00

Handmade Silk Thread Tassels

$12.00

Is this pure silk?

Yes, this is Pure Kanchipuram Silk, handwoven in Kanchipuram.

What is the weave?

A Rettapet double-band border, with broad paired floral zari bands separated by a plain purple silk interval, and a striped and patterned pallu.

What are the motifs?

Sparse small round floral or chakra-like zari buttas; paired wide border bands with repeating stylised floral medallions and leafy connectors; and an ornate striped pallu with narrow geometric bands and a row of leaf-shaped motifs.