Leaf Green and Turmeric Yellow Checked Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Paalum Pazhamum Saree

Green like fresh temple-garden leaves, yellow like turmeric laid out for a ceremony, and deep red like kumkum: this Paalum Pazhamum silk gathers the colours of a Kanchipuram morning into a lively checked field.

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In Paalum Pazhamum weaving, an arrangement of differently coloured checks creates a vibrant, shifting surface. Here broad green and turmeric-yellow crossings are interrupted by deeper red and earthy brown squares, some holding gold Gandaberunda and elephant motifs. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 19 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.

Border: An unusually clean borderless composition lets the many-coloured checks reach almost to the edge. The narrow finished edge keeps the body pattern unbroken, making the colours themselves the saree's frame.

Pallu: The contrasting deep magenta-red pallu is densely worked in a handwoven diamond zari lattice, its closely repeated geometry offering a richer, more luminous counterpart to the open body checks.

Styling: A blouse in dark green silk, turmeric yellow or plain deep magenta brings out a different note in the checks. Choose simple gold jhumkas and let the brightly patterned body remain the centre of attention. A lovely choice for Navratri gatherings, Deepavali visits and informal family festivities.

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