Ilai Pachai Green Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Butta Saree with Vadamalli Purple Contrast Border, Antique Gold Zari Buttas and Grand Elephant Motif Pallu

For a wedding reception, a temple occasion or any gathering that calls for vivid, luminous silk, Ilai Pachai Green gives this handwoven pure silk Kanjivaram Butta saree a striking presence, made especially distinctive by its contrasting Vadamalli Purple border. Traditional antique-gold zari buttas are individually spaced across the green silk, adding measured points of light.

We are Silk Mark Certified – Click here to view16 Days on LoomPure Mulberry SilkHandwoven in Kanchipuram

This is a confirmed Butta composition in pure mulberry silk, distinguished by traditional antique-gold zari buttas individually spaced across the Ilai Pachai Green 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 vivid Ilai Pachai Green with a luminous handloom sheen, brightening to a fresh leaf green in direct light and deepening into richer emerald and parrot-green tones through the folds. Rather than continuing the green, the border moves decisively into a distinctly contrasting Vadamalli Purple, richly woven in antique gold with prominent traditional elephant motifs, paisley-like ornamental forms, layered geometric bands and fine leaf-like edging — a deliberate colour break that remains one of the saree’s principal visual features. The pallu is substantially richer than the body, with a dense antique-gold woven field, fine geometric lattice, a long circular medallion-like motif register and layered ornamental bands against the Vadamalli Purple ground. Explore the Butta collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair it with Vadamalli Purple for the strongest contrast, Ilai Pachai Green for a coordinated look, or antique gold for a richer ceremonial blouse pairing. The vivid green and purple palette works beautifully for weddings, wedding receptions, temple occasions and Indian cultural gatherings.