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Turmeric Yellow Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Kanchi Kattam and Purple Rettapet Border
Turmeric Yellow Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Kanchi Kattam and Purple Rettapet Border
Turmeric yellow brightens this saree from within, while a deep purple Korvai border gives the checked field its dramatic Kanchipuram frame.
❖ Around 28 days of loom work are woven into this saree, handwoven in Kanchipuram by artisan weaving families.
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Woven in the Kanchi Kattam tradition, An orderly Kanchi Kattam body in silk thread, where turmeric-yellow squares meet toasted copper checks in a bright rhythmic grid. 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 contrasting Kathiripoo-purple Rettapet border, joined in Korvai and sharpened by Pillayar Reku-style pointed edging where the checked body meets the darker silk.
Pallu: A grand purple pallu with elongated zari lines, dense ornamental paneling and broad silk registers that give the saree a strong traditional finish.
Styling: Choose a plain purple blouse to echo the border, or a blouse in muted copper if you want to draw out the check pattern. Keep jewellery minimal and let the checked body and purple Korvai junction lead the look.
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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 | An orderly Kanchi Kattam body in silk thread, where turmeric-yellow squares meet toasted copper checks in a bright rhythmic grid. |
| Border | A contrasting Kathiripoo-purple Rettapet border, joined in Korvai and sharpened by Pillayar Reku-style pointed edging where the checked body meets the darker silk. |
| Pallu | A grand purple pallu with elongated zari lines, dense ornamental paneling and broad silk registers that give the saree a strong traditional finish. |
| Colour | Turmeric yellow and toasted copper Kanchi Kattams with a Kathiripoo-purple Rettapet border |
| 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 does Kanchi Kattam mean?
What does Kanchi Kattam mean?
Kanchi Kattam describes the silk-thread check arrangement woven into the saree. Depending on scale, it can read as a delicate mini check or a bold structured grid.
What gives this Kanchi Kattam its visual depth?
What gives this Kanchi Kattam its visual depth?
The body checks alternate turmeric yellow and copper-toned silk thread, while the deep purple border and pallu create a striking contrast. The combination keeps the checks lively but grounded.
How are the Korvai and Pillayar Reku details expressed here?
How are the Korvai and Pillayar Reku details expressed here?
The purple border is visibly contrasted against the yellow checked body in Korvai fashion, and the body-to-border junction is sharpened with pointed Pillayar Reku-style edging. Together they give the saree a strong architectural finish.
What blouse would pair well with the purple border?
What blouse would pair well with the purple border?
A plain purple blouse is the easiest pairing, but a soft copper blouse can also work well by picking up the warmth within the checks.
Does Idam Living include Fall and Pico?
Does Idam Living include Fall and Pico?
Yes, Fall and Picot finishing is complimentary. It is a separate finishing service rather than a part of the handweaving process.
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