Kili Pachai Green Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Saree with Rettapet Border and Veldhari Stripes

Kili Pachai green has the brightness of new banana leaves after rain; here it is crossed with thoughtful silk-thread stripes and anchored by deep raspberry Rettapet borders.

❖ Eighteen days of loom work went into this saree, handwoven in Kanchipuram district by artisan weaving families.

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Woven in the Rettapet tradition, A bright Kili Pachai, or fresh parrot-lime green, silk body bright as the first tender foliage, crossed by evenly spaced forest-green and plum-brown Veldhari bands worked in silk thread. 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: Broad deep raspberry and red-plum Rettapet borders with a narrow gold-zari floral register at the body join, a broad plain silk panel, and a further slim lustrous zari strip by the edge.

Pallu: A grand rose-plum pallu thick with warm copper-gold zari and densely arranged ornamental floral geometry.

Styling: Wear with a raspberry or dark plum blouse to deepen the contrast, or repeat the Kili Pachai silk for a bright monochrome look. A simple gold chain, small temple earrings and low bun keep the Veldhari stripes and generous pallu as the focal points.

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

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Weave	Rettapet
Body	A bright Kili Pachai, or fresh parrot-lime green, silk body bright as the first tender foliage, crossed by evenly spaced forest-green and plum-brown Veldhari bands worked in silk thread.
Border	Broad deep raspberry and red-plum Rettapet borders with a narrow gold-zari floral register at the body join, a broad plain silk panel, and a further slim lustrous zari strip by the edge.
Pallu	A grand rose-plum pallu thick with warm copper-gold zari and densely arranged ornamental floral geometry.
Colour	Bright parrot-lime green (Kili Pachai) with alternating forest-green and muted plum-brown silk stripes, contrasted by raspberry Arakku-rose borders
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 is Rettapet in a Kanchipuram saree?

Rettapet describes the twin-register treatment of a traditional Kanchipuram border. The decorative rows give the edge a layered, architectural finish.

How does the Rettapet border frame the striped body?

The double-register border brings together a richly worked gold-zari floral band, a broad raspberry-plum silk section and a finer zari edge. The arrangement creates a clear frame for the restrained silk-thread stripes.

What is Veldhari in this green saree?

Veldhari refers here to the regular horizontal silk-thread banding across the vivid Kili Pachai body. The narrow contrasting green and plum-brown lines give rhythm without covering the open silk.

Can Idam Living design a blouse around the raspberry border?

Yes. A raspberry-plum blouse can take its colour from the broad border, with small gold details if desired. Idam Living can discuss custom sleeve and neckline preferences.

How should I care for the silk-thread stripes and zari border?

Dry clean only, store the silk in breathable soft muslin, and avoid direct perfume on the silk and zari. Refold periodically to protect the same fold points.