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Kesari Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Butta Saree with Kaapi Brown Zari Border
Kesari Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Butta Saree with Kaapi Brown Zari Border
The warmth of kesari orange, like the last light across a Kanchipuram courtyard, is framed by deep kaapi brown and fine threads of old-gold zari. A few small golden buttas give the body space to breathe.
❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 14 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.
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Small, spaced buttas punctuate the warm orange silk body, while the broad kaapi-brown border is organised into a clean gold-toned zari kattam grid. The compact pallu pattern offers a second, far more intricate register of weaving without overwhelming the orange field. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 14 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: Deep kaapi brown silk border structured with crisp, open gold-toned zari kattam checks and a delicate parallel-line edge treatment.
Pallu: Elaborately handwoven kaapi-brown pallu with closely packed gold-toned circular and geometric motifs, fine border registers and a darker plain brown panel.
Styling: A plain deep-brown blouse lets the golden checks around the hem echo the pallu, while an understated ochre blouse would draw warmth from the kesari-orange body. Try a single antique-gold chain and a soft side braid. Keep the pleats tidy to show the open brown-and-gold checked border.
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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 | Butta |
|---|---|
| Body | A vivid burnt-orange or kesari silk body scattered with small spaced gold-toned circular floral-style buttas. |
| Border | Deep kaapi brown silk border structured with crisp, open gold-toned zari kattam checks and a delicate parallel-line edge treatment. |
| Pallu | Elaborately handwoven kaapi-brown pallu with closely packed gold-toned circular and geometric motifs, fine border registers and a darker plain brown panel. |
| Colour | Warm kesari-to-terracotta orange silk with small gold-toned buttas, framed by deep kaapi brown and orderly gold zari checks. |
| 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 the orange body a Butta saree?
What makes the orange body a Butta saree?
The small, separate gold-toned motifs are placed with room between them across the kesari-orange silk. That is distinct from the continuous zari check treatment used on the brown border.
Is the checked brown border the same as the pallu?
Is the checked brown border the same as the pallu?
No. The deep kaapi-brown border has an open, regular gold grid, while the pallu has a much denser patterned surface of circular and geometric gold-toned motifs.
How would the orange and brown combination look with simple jewellery?
How would the orange and brown combination look with simple jewellery?
The kesari-orange field already gives strong colour, while the dark border provides structure. A simple gold chain, small earrings and a plain brown blouse allow the fine woven details to do most of the work.
Can I request blouse stitching in brown instead of orange?
Can I request blouse stitching in brown instead of orange?
You can discuss a brown contrast blouse with Idam Living, or explore the running blouse piece included with the saree. Custom stitching can be planned from your measurements and design references, with fabric options confirmed before work begins.
Is standard USA shipping available for this saree?
Is standard USA shipping available for this saree?
Idam Living offers complimentary standard shipping within the USA. If you need stitching or special finishing, check the current shipping policy and confirm your event date before ordering, as additional services can affect dispatch time.
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