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Olive Green and Rani Pink Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Saree with Zari Buttas and Ornate Border
Olive Green and Rani Pink Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Saree with Zari Buttas and Ornate Border
Olive leaves at dusk and a sudden burst of bougainvillea pink meet in this handwoven Kanchipuram saree, where small gold buttas give way to a splendidly layered border and pallu.
❖ This saree carries 16 days of loom work behind it, handwoven in Kanchipuram by artisan families continuing a generations-old craft.
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Woven in the Varisaipet tradition, this pure mulberry silk saree sets its border into multiple carefully ordered pettu registers. Small zari buttas punctuate the green body, making a measured pattern of repeating points; the ornament is not surface embroidery. Varisaipet denotes the multi-band border arrangement, not a claim about a separate joining construction. 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.
Body: An olive-leaf green, touched by the bronze light of late afternoon, holds small, neatly spaced gold zari buttas arranged in evenly repeated vertical columns. Subtle rose and earthy-brown iridescence appears along the folds.
Border: A vivid Rani Pink pettu, recalling fresh bougainvillea petals, carries close-packed stacked bands of flower-like forms, geometric diamonds, fine zari dividers and larger scroll-filled ornamental medallions. The border is wide and warm, with gold zari giving the pink a luminous edge.
Pallu: A brilliant Rani Pink and vermilion-red pallu, suffused with finely repeated gold diamond geometry, ends in layered floral-vine bands and densely articulated gold registers. Fine zari lines run alongside a tall ornamental panel, giving the pallu a richly worked but precisely ordered finish. Explore the Varisaipet collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.
Styling: A muted gold tissue blouse or deep rani-pink silk blouse will pick up the border beautifully. Wear with brushed-gold earrings and a low bun for a wedding reception; for a temple gathering, a simple traditional drape keeps the intricate zari foregrounded.
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 | Varisaipet with decorative zari buttas |
|---|---|
| Body | An olive-leaf green, touched by the bronze light of late afternoon, holds small, neatly spaced gold zari buttas arranged in evenly repeated vertical columns. Subtle rose and earthy-brown iridescence appears along the folds. |
| Border | A vivid Rani Pink pettu, recalling fresh bougainvillea petals, carries close-packed stacked bands of flower-like forms, geometric diamonds, fine zari dividers and larger scroll-filled ornamental medallions. The border is wide and warm, with gold zari giving the pink a luminous edge. |
| Pallu | A brilliant Rani Pink and vermilion-red pallu, suffused with finely repeated gold diamond geometry, ends in layered floral-vine bands and densely articulated gold registers. Fine zari lines run alongside a tall ornamental panel, giving the pallu a richly worked but precisely ordered finish. |
| Colour | earthy olive-green body with warm bronze undertones and a vibrant Rani Pink border |
| 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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What does Varisaipet mean in this Kanchipuram saree?
What does Varisaipet mean in this Kanchipuram saree?
How are the small gold buttas arranged across this saree?
How are the small gold buttas arranged across this saree?
What makes the pallu of this particular saree special?
What makes the pallu of this particular saree special?
Can Idam Living create a blouse to suit these colours?
Can Idam Living create a blouse to suit these colours?
How should I care for its zari work?
How should I care for its zari work?

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