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Ivory Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Vairaoosi Saree with Ganga Jamuna Vanasringaram Borders
Ivory Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Vairaoosi Saree with Ganga Jamuna Vanasringaram Borders
An ivory silk reminiscent of morning light on Kanchipuram temple stone, edged on one side by leaf green and river blue and on the other by kathiripoo violet and the glow of copper at sunset.
❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 20 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.
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Vairaoosi is the language of fine, needle-like zari lines. Across the ivory field, their measured gleam feels especially luminous beside the assertive Ganga-Jamuna treatment, where the two borders speak in deliberately different colour families. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 20 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: Ganga-Jamuna contrast borders: leaf green and deep blue on one side, kathiripoo violet and copper-orange on the other, carrying broad gold-toned Vanasringaram foliage and figurative zari bands.
Pallu: A richly woven violet pallu, with a closely set geometric gold-toned zari grid, fine ornamental side registers and a broad copper-orange and gold panel of traditional figurative motifs.
Styling: Pair the ivory field with a jewel-blue blouse for a crisp contrast or a muted kathiripoo-purple blouse to echo the more dramatic border. Small antique jhumkas, a neatly pinned pallu and a low bun are enough; the alternating green-blue and violet-copper borders provide their own jewellery-like accents.
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 | Vairaoosi |
|---|---|
| Body | Soft ivory silk crossed by luminous fine gold-toned Vairaoosi lines and restrained woven zari bands, forming a light-filled counterpoint to the elaborate borders. |
| Border | Ganga-Jamuna contrast borders: leaf green and deep blue on one side, kathiripoo violet and copper-orange on the other, carrying broad gold-toned Vanasringaram foliage and figurative zari bands. |
| Pallu | A richly woven violet pallu, with a closely set geometric gold-toned zari grid, fine ornamental side registers and a broad copper-orange and gold panel of traditional figurative motifs. |
| Colour | Soft ivory and pale gold in the main silk; one Ganga-Jamuna side in leaf green with jewel blue, the other in kathiripoo violet with burnished copper-orange and gold. |
| 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 makes Vairaoosi different from an ordinary zari-striped saree?
What makes Vairaoosi different from an ordinary zari-striped saree?
Vairaoosi refers to fine, needle-like linear weaving. On this ivory body the delicate gold lines read as quiet bands of light, giving balance to the much richer border and pallu.
What is a Ganga-Jamuna border on this saree?
What is a Ganga-Jamuna border on this saree?
Ganga-Jamuna describes a saree with intentionally different colour treatments at its two borders. Here one side is green and blue, while the opposite side is violet and copper-orange, each enriched with gold-toned decorative work.
Which colours are most visible after draping this ivory saree?
Which colours are most visible after draping this ivory saree?
The ivory field remains gentle and luminous, while the edge shown around the pleats or over the shoulder brings either the cool green-blue or warm violet-copper contrast forward. The violet pallu adds a deep gold-grid focal point.
Can Idam Living stitch a blouse that picks up the two contrasting borders?
Can Idam Living stitch a blouse that picks up the two contrasting borders?
A custom blouse can be planned around either side of the palette: jewel blue for a cleaner look or violet for a more ceremonial finish. Share your measurements and preferred sleeve and neckline references to discuss the stitching options.
Why might the gold work vary slightly between photographs?
Why might the gold work vary slightly between photographs?
Fine zari lines and denser brocade catch light differently depending on the angle and lighting. The fabric itself is the same; request daylight photographs or video if you would like to compare the ivory field and brighter contrast borders.
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