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Manthulir Green and Kesari Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Saree with Bawanchi Borders
Manthulir Green and Kesari Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Saree with Bawanchi Borders
Green viewed through the softness of a late-afternoon shadow: this vintage Kanchipuram silk carries a subtle shot-colour play between manthulir green and dusky plum-brown. A warm kesari-orange border, luminous with gold, gives the composition an unmistakably old-Kanchi character.
The handwoven silk body unembellished shot-colour silk body shifting between leafy green and muted mauve-brown with changes in light. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. Read our story.
Border: Wide kesari-orange and gold zari border, traditional bawanchi-style detailing as supplied, narrow lime-green selvedge.
Pallu: Rich orange-and-gold striped seer-style pallu with long lustrous gold registers and narrow orange silk bands.
Styling: A kesari-orange silk blouse with a neatly rounded neck and three-quarter sleeves brings warmth to the cool body. Alternatively, use dark moss green with slim gold piping, antique-gold bangles and a traditional centre-parted low bun.
Consider for November Deepavali gatherings, temple visits, winter wedding functions, Margazhi cultural programmes or January Pongal celebrations, allowing for the actual delivery schedule.
Shipping, Fall & Pico and care information | Pure silk saree care guide
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 | Handwoven Kanchipuram silk |
|---|---|
| Body | Unembellished shot-colour silk body shifting between leafy green and muted mauve-brown with changes in light |
| Border | Wide kesari-orange and gold zari border, traditional bawanchi-style detailing as supplied, narrow lime-green selvedge |
| Pallu | Rich orange-and-gold striped seer-style pallu with long lustrous gold registers and narrow orange silk bands |
| Colour | Mossy manthulir green with an iridescent plum-brown cast, vivid kesari orange, warm gold zari and fine green selvedge |
| Blouse | 0.8 m running blouse piece included. Please refer to the product images for the blouse piece colour and design. |
| 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 |
Complimentary Custom Blouse StitchingIncluded with every order — no extra chargeCLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ›Free Shipping, Made SimpleEverything you need to knowCLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ›Love Your Silk for LongerSimple care for a lifetimeCLICK HERE FOR CARE GUIDE ›
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What defines the handwoven silk character of this saree?
What defines the handwoven silk character of this saree?
The exact primary weave classification has not been supplied. The saree is described as handwoven Kanchipuram pure silk. Unembellished shot-colour silk body shifting between leafy green and muted mauve-brown with changes in light.
What makes the border on this saree distinctive?
What makes the border on this saree distinctive?
Wide kesari-orange and gold zari border, traditional bawanchi-style detailing as supplied, narrow lime-green selvedge. Its colours are deliberately contrasted with the main body.
What does the pallu look like when worn?
What does the pallu look like when worn?
Rich orange-and-gold striped seer-style pallu with long lustrous gold registers and narrow orange silk bands. Displaying the pallu over one shoulder allows the woven detail to be appreciated.
Can Idam Living help design a blouse for this saree?
Can Idam Living help design a blouse for this saree?
Yes. Seller states a contrast woven blouse; exact separate blouse-piece design not confirmed. For styling, A kesari-orange silk blouse with a neatly rounded neck and three-quarter sleeves brings warmth to the cool body. Alternatively, use dark moss green with slim gold piping, antique-gold bangles and a traditional centre-parted low bun. Custom blouse stitching is available.
How should I care for this pure silk Kanchipuram?
How should I care for this pure silk Kanchipuram?
Dry clean only. Store folded in soft muslin away from direct sunlight, and avoid spraying perfume directly onto silk or zari.
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