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Neelambari Magenta and Royal Blue Rettapet Pure Kanchipuram Silk Saree with Arai Maadam Border

A deep magenta-purple silk body carries individually spaced handwoven gold-zari Mayil and Kamalam buttas. The Rettapet border combines peacock and Bavanji sequences with Arai Maadam detailing, while the royal-blue pallu unfolds into an intricate diamond grid with paisley zari motifs.

❖ Woven on traditional handlooms by artisan families in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, where generations of weaving knowledge shape every saree. Approximately 16 active days on the loom, followed by careful finishing.

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Mayil means peacock; Kamalam refers to lotus units. Rettapet features twin parallel zari lines; Arai Maadam refers to half-diamond forms. Read our story.

Border The Rettapet border combines peacock and Bavanji sequences with Arai Maadam detailing.

Pallu The royal-blue pallu unfolds into an intricate diamond grid with paisley zari motifs.

Styling Pair it with a royal-blue silk blouse to echo the pallu, or choose magenta for a coordinated look. Traditional gold jewelry complements the zari work for weddings and festive occasions.

Weave	Butta
Body	Deep magenta-purple silk with gold-zari Mayil and Kamalam buttas
Colour	Rich magenta-purple with a vivid royal-blue pallu and border edge, lit by warm gold zari
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

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Blouse Piece Included 0.8 m running blouse piece with your saree.

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What colors are featured in Neelambari?

Neelambari combines rich magenta-purple silk with a contrasting royal-blue pallu. The pairing recalls vivid flowering vines against the deep blue of an evening sky.

What motifs decorate the saree body?

Handwoven gold zari Mayil peacock and Kamalam lotus buttas are spaced across the magenta silk, creating a traditional ornamental pattern.

What is special about the Rettapet border?

Rettapet refers to twin parallel zari lines. Neelambari’s border combines this traditional detail with Arai Maadam half-diamond ornamentation and a contrasting royal-blue edge.

What does the royal-blue pallu feature?

The pallu is richly woven with a dense gold zari diamond lattice and traditional Maanga paisley bands, creating a striking contrast with the magenta body.

How can Neelambari be styled?

Pair it with a royal-blue silk blouse to echo the pallu, or choose magenta for a coordinated look. Traditional gold jewelry complements the zari work for weddings and festive occasions.