Jet Black Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Butta Saree with Thazhampoo Reku Buttas, Antique Gold Zari and Grand Traditional Woven Pallu

For a wedding celebration, an evening function or any occasion that calls for dramatic silk, Jet Black gives this handwoven pure silk Kanjivaram Butta saree a striking depth. The silk carries a soft handloom sheen through the folds, while antique-gold zari brings warmth and definition, and traditional Thazhampoo Reku buttas trace their elongated shapes across the body.

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This is a confirmed Butta composition in pure mulberry silk, distinguished by traditional Thazhampoo Reku buttas — elongated antique-gold zari motifs — set among smaller traditional zari accents across the 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 rich Jet Black with a soft handloom sheen that keeps the silk from reading flat, deepening to a charcoal-black depth through the folds. Traditional Thazhampoo Reku buttas — large elongated antique-gold zari motifs — are woven across the body alongside smaller scattered zari accents, with the antique-gold zari standing out with striking clarity against the dark ground. The broad border develops into a rich antique-gold zari field with fine diamond texture and layered traditional ornamental registers, finished with a black silk edge that keeps the metallic work architectural against the Jet Black ground. The pallu is considerably denser, with an extensive antique-gold lattice, a fine repeating diamond structure and long traditional motif registers. Explore the Butta collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair it with Jet Black for a continuous tonal treatment or antique gold for a richer ceremonial blouse pairing. The dramatic black and gold palette works beautifully for weddings, evening functions, temple occasions and formal Indian celebrations.