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Lime Green Handwoven Pure Silk KanchiPattu Saree with Fine Kanchi Kattam and Purple Zari Border
Lime Green Handwoven Pure Silk KanchiPattu Saree with Fine Kanchi Kattam and Purple Zari Border
For a Navratri gathering or an intimate wedding ceremony, this saree begins with the lively clarity of Elumichai Pachai silk: thousands of minute checks create a fine woven rhythm before a deep Kathiripoo purple border steadies the colour.
❖ Handwoven especially for Idam Living by artisan families in Kunnam village near Kanchipuram, this saree spent roughly 28 active days on the loom, followed by dyeing, threading and finishing.
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Woven in the Kanchi Kattam tradition, the body is built from an exceptionally fine yellow-green checked grid rather than a printed surface pattern. The scale is minute enough to read as texture from a distance and as disciplined geometry up close. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 28 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: A deep Kathiripoo purple band frames the lime-green body with repeated gold floral medallions linked by leaf forms. Fine seer rows and compact triangular zari edging sharpen the transition, giving the smaller-scale border unusual definition.
Pallu: The deep Kathiripoo purple pallu continues the gold zari language of the border, creating a strong contrast to the exceptionally fine lime-green checked body. Its precise field layout is left undescribed because only part of the pallu is visible.
Current Look: Mrunal Thakur’s recent gingham-inspired saree brought small checks and floral edging into a contemporary setting. This Kanchi Kattam expresses a related graphic rhythm through minute handwoven silk checks and a traditional gold floral border, while remaining entirely distinct in material, construction and design.
Styling: Pair it with a plain Kathiripoo purple blouse, antique-gold jhumkas and a jasmine-wrapped low bun so the checked body remains the focal point. For a sharper variation, choose a lime-green blouse, one navratna choker and a clean open-pallu drape that preserves the strong purple outline.
Occasions: Especially suited to Navratri and Dussehra celebrations, Deepavali evenings, Karthigai Deepam gatherings, temple programs, weddings, receptions and festive occasions.
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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 | Kanchi Kattam |
|---|---|
| Body | Elumichai Pachai lime-green silk woven with an exceptionally fine yellow-green checked grid |
| Border | Deep Kathiripoo purple border with gold floral medallions, compact triangular zari edging and fine seer rows |
| Pallu | Deep Kathiripoo purple pallu with visible gold zari accents |
| Colour | Elumichai Pachai lime green with yellow undertones, contrasted by Kathiripoo purple and gold zari |
| 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 defines the Kanchi Kattam weave in this saree?
What defines the Kanchi Kattam weave in this saree?
Kanchi Kattam is expressed here through an exceptionally fine checked grid running across the silk body. The yellow-green intersections are minute enough to read as texture from a distance and as disciplined geometry up close. This saree represents approximately 28 or more active days on the loom.
Are the tiny lime-green checks printed on the silk?
Are the tiny lime-green checks printed on the silk?
No. The checked effect is woven into the Kanchi Kattam body rather than applied as a surface print. The very small scale creates a lively optical texture while preserving the clean handwoven character of the silk.
What details appear in the Kathiripoo purple border?
What details appear in the Kathiripoo purple border?
The border carries repeated gold floral medallions joined by leaf forms, framed by fine seer rows and a compact line of triangular zari edging. These woven details create a crisp transition from the bright checked body to the deep purple silk.
Does the pallu repeat the complete border design?
Does the pallu repeat the complete border design?
The supplied photographs show only part of the deep purple zari pallu, so its complete field layout is not claimed. The visible portion continues the Kathiripoo purple and gold zari language. Daylight photographs or video can be requested if you would like to inspect it before ordering.
Can Idam Living design a custom blouse for the lime-green and purple palette?
Can Idam Living design a custom blouse for the lime-green and purple palette?
Custom blouse stitching is available. A plain Kathiripoo purple blouse can echo the border, while a tonal lime-green blouse keeps the checked field visually continuous. Share your measurements and neckline or sleeve preferences when selecting the service.
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