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Kathiripoo Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Rettapet Saree with Twin Peacock Border
Kathiripoo Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Rettapet Saree with Twin Peacock Border
For a wedding gathering or a quiet evening of celebration, kathiripoo purple silk carries the poetry of Kanchipuram: a softened orchid-purple, recalling kathiripoo petals at dusk, with a gentle rose-mauve cast in the silk and warm antique-gold zari.
❖ Handwoven in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu — this saree spent 18 days on the loom, woven by artisan families who have practiced this craft for generations.
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Woven in the Rettapet tradition, this pure mulberry silk saree balances petite elephant buttas across the body with a distinctive double-border composition. A softened orchid-purple, recalling kathiripoo petals at dusk, with a gentle rose-mauve cast in the silk and warm antique-gold zari. The closely ordered zari elements bring a measured shimmer rather than an uninterrupted metallic surface. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 18 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: A narrow vermilion-red selvedge traces the hem; the border reads as antique-gold twin peacocks within scrolling floral arches. In Kanchipuram terminology, Rettapet describes the double-border arrangement; the paired mayil (peacock) figures have ornamental plumage and floral scrollwork.
Pallu: The pallu opens into measured vertical gold bands, fine lines and densely arranged mayil-vanki-like curving motifs with kodi-malar floral detailing; its mauve-purple ground glows softly. Explore the Rettapet collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.
Styling: Pair with a muted gold or aubergine blouse, heirloom gold earrings and a restrained bindi.
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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 | Rettapet |
|---|---|
| Body | Petite elephant buttas; a softened orchid-purple, recalling kathiripoo petals at dusk, with a gentle rose-mauve cast in the silk and warm antique-gold zari. |
| Border | Rettapet double border; twin peacocks with ornate plumage; A narrow vermilion-red selvedge traces the hem; the border reads as antique-gold twin peacocks within scrolling floral arches. |
| Pallu | The pallu opens into measured vertical gold bands, fine lines and densely arranged mayil-vanki-like curving motifs with kodi-malar floral detailing; its mauve-purple ground glows softly. |
| Colour | Kathiripoo Purple — Kathiripoo; antique gold zari and red selvedge |
| 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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What colour is this saree?
What colour is this saree?
The saree is kathiripoo purple, described as a softened orchid-purple, recalling kathiripoo petals at dusk, with a gentle rose-mauve cast in the silk and warm antique-gold zari.
What makes its Rettapet border distinctive?
What makes its Rettapet border distinctive?
The Rettapet border features twin peacocks with ornate plumage arranged in two decorative zari bands, with fine geometric separators. A narrow vermilion-red selvedge traces the hem; the border reads as antique-gold twin peacocks within scrolling floral arches.
What motifs appear on the body?
What motifs appear on the body?
The body has petite elephant buttas, as specified for this design; these small motifs are distinct from the more elaborate border work.
How is the pallu decorated?
How is the pallu decorated?
The pallu opens into measured vertical gold bands, fine lines and densely arranged mayil-vanki-like curving motifs with kodi-malar floral detailing; its mauve-purple ground glows softly. The named mayil-vanki and kodi-malar details follow the design brief.
Does the saree include a blouse piece and finishing?
Does the saree include a blouse piece and finishing?
Yes. The 6.3 m saree includes a 0.8 m running blouse piece. Complimentary Fall & Pico finishing is included.
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