Kanakambaram Orange & Royal Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjeevaram Rettapet Zari Kattam Saree

The unmistakable brightness of Kanakambaram flowers against the deep violet of a Kanchipuram temple evening. This extraordinary orange-and-purple Kanjeevaram is a celebration of traditional colour at its most expressive, carrying the warmth and vitality for which South Indian silks are so dearly loved.

❖ Woven in Kanchipuram over 18 days on the loom, using Silk Mark certified pure silk, by artisans who have handed this craft down through generations.

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The vibrant orange body is brought to life by an intricate Zari Kattam weave. Fine intersecting zari lines form a luminous checked surface, lending movement and brilliance to the silk without overwhelming its glorious colour. The result is a saree that appears almost illuminated from within.

The contrast royal-purple Rettapet border gives the composition its stately definition. Traditional Diamond Petti and Rudraksham arrangements are worked into the double-border design, their intricate gold zari gleaming against the saturated purple silk.

The pallu is richly and densely woven, its ornate floral zari motifs forming a magnificent field of gold. Tiny repetitive details and beautifully structured ornamental bands demonstrate the wonderful precision of the Kanchipuram loom.

There is something wonderfully joyous about this colour pairing: brilliant orange, regal purple and the glow of antique gold. A true statement Kanjivaram, yet one that remains deeply rooted in the visual language of its weaving tradition.

Styling note: Particularly beautiful with a deep-purple blouse and traditional temple jewellery. An expressive choice for Diwali celebrations, festive gatherings and wedding occasions.

A Colour Story in the Spotlight

Orange and purple Kanchipuram colour-blocking has recently returned to the spotlight in a saree worn by Rashmika Mandanna. This saree explores the same traditional colour conversation in its own distinct way: a brilliant orange body and contrasting royal-purple Rettapet border.

Source: Vogue India, 5 October 2026, article on Rashmika Mandanna’s purple-and-orange Kanchipuram silk saree.

Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.

Weave	Rettapet
Body	Vivid orange silk with fine intersecting Zari Kattam lines forming a luminous checked surface.
Border	Royal-purple Rettapet double border with Diamond Petti and Rudraksham arrangements in gold zari.
Pallu	Densely woven zari pallu with ornate floral motifs and structured ornamental bands.
Colour	Kanakambaram-inspired orange with luminous zari kattams, framed by a deep royal-purple border and gold 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