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Navy Blue Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjeevaram Varisaipet Saree with Mayil Floral Buttas
Navy Blue Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjeevaram Varisaipet Saree with Mayil Floral Buttas
Deep navy silk gives the gold buttas a quiet, jewel-like clarity before the saree opens into an Arakku-red border and pallu. The red is not merely an edge colour here; it becomes a full counterpoint to the navy, carrying layered zari rows and a broad ornamental band.
❖ Handwoven in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu — this saree spent 16 days on the loom, woven by artisan families who have practiced this craft for generations.
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The Varisaipet structure is expressed through repeated horizontal border rows that create a rhythmic frame beneath the navy body. Mayil and floral zari buttas are spaced across the silk, while the broader red border carries the visual weight. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 16 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: The Arakku-red Varisaipet border is built in stacked zari rows, combining narrow geometric bands with a wider Mayil-and-floral panel. The repetition gives the lower edge a strong, architectural rhythm.
Pallu: The pallu continues the red and gold register with dense zari geometry, long ornamental bands and a richly filled central field, giving the shoulder drape substantial presence.
Styling: Pair the navy with Arakku red, antique gold or a dark contrast blouse for a traditional evening look. Kemp jewellery or temple gold will echo the border, while a plain navy blouse and a single gold choker can keep the styling more restrained for community and cultural gatherings.
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
| Weave | Varisaipet |
|---|---|
| Body | Deep navy-blue silk body with spaced Mayil and floral gold-zari buttas. |
| Border | Arakku-red Varisaipet border with stacked gold-zari rows and a broad Mayil-floral ornamental band. |
| Pallu | Rich Arakku-red and gold pallu with dense geometric zari and long ornamental bands. |
| Colour | Deep navy blue with Arakku red and antique gold. |
| 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 Varisaipet in this Kanjeevaram saree?
What is Varisaipet in this Kanjeevaram saree?
How do the Mayil and floral buttas read against navy silk?
How do the Mayil and floral buttas read against navy silk?
Will the Arakku-red border be noticeable when the saree is pleated?
Will the Arakku-red border be noticeable when the saree is pleated?
Can this saree be styled without heavy jewellery?
Can this saree be styled without heavy jewellery?
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