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Plum Brown Lightweight Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Mayil Zari Pettu
Plum Brown Lightweight Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Mayil Zari Pettu
Deep plum-brown Lightweight Kanchipuram silk is illuminated here with warm Thanga zari, balancing a dark, restrained colour field with distinctly traditional Kanchi ornament.
❖ Handwoven to order, not mass-produced — this Lightweight Kanchipuram silk is dyed, threaded and woven individually for each customer, never kept in bulk stock.
This is a confirmed Lightweight Kanchipuram silk composition in pure mulberry silk, woven with a reduced silk density that keeps the traditional zari-kattam-grid vocabulary visible while giving the drape a lighter character. Exact active loom-weaving time was not separately confirmed for this specific piece. Woven for Idam Living by skilled artisan families in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. Read our story.
Body, Border and Pallu: The body is woven with a strong zari kattam, its gold grid punctuated by petite floral and paisley-style buttas — structured rather than dense, so the richness of the silk stays visible between the zari lines. The broad Pettu changes the scale completely: large Mayil-inspired forms sit amid curling Kodi-Valli work, framed by layered Seer bands and fine geometric zari registers. The pallu continues into a dense diamond-Kattam jaal filled with minute floral forms, with a vertical bird register adding another old-Kanchi detail along the side. What makes the saree especially wearable is the contrast between this elaborate visual vocabulary and its Lightweight Kanchipuram construction, which retains the presence of a traditional temple silk while giving the drape a lighter character. Explore the Lightweight Kanchipuram collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.
Styling: A tonal deep plum-brown blouse keeps the saree architectural and restrained, or try a muted antique-gold blouse to bring the Mayil border forward without competing with the checks — Arakku and deep forest green are traditional alternatives well suited to wedding and temple dressing. Pair with antique temple gold or Lakshmi jewellery, a Kasu Mala or muted gold jhumkas, and old-cut diamonds with gold or deep garnet accents. Suitable for festive occasions, ceremonies, cultural gatherings, temple events, wedding functions and special occasions.
Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.
| Weave | Lightweight Silk |
|---|---|
| Body | Deep plum-brown pure mulberry silk with a bold gold zari kattam grid and petite floral and paisley-style zari buttas |
| Border | Broad traditional gold zari Pettu with large Mayil-inspired bird motifs, curling Kodi-Valli floral work and layered Seer bands |
| Pallu | Dense diamond-Kattam zari jaal with minute floral forms and a vertical ornamental Mayil register |
| 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 colour is this Kanchipuram saree?
What colour is this Kanchipuram saree?
The body is a deep plum-brown, illuminated with warm thanga zari.
What type of Kanchipuram is this saree?
What type of Kanchipuram is this saree?
It is a Lightweight Kanchipuram silk, woven with a reduced silk density for a lighter drape while keeping the traditional zari-kattam-grid vocabulary.
What motifs appear on the body?
What motifs appear on the body?
A bold gold zari kattam grid is punctuated with petite floral and paisley-style buttas.
What does the border feature?
What does the border feature?
The broad Pettu carries large Mayil-inspired forms amid curling Kodi-Valli work, framed by layered Seer bands and fine geometric zari registers.
What does the pallu look like?
What does the pallu look like?
The pallu is woven with a dense diamond-Kattam jaal of minute floral forms and a vertical ornamental bird register.
Is the saree handwoven?
Is the saree handwoven?
Yes. It is handwoven Pure Mulberry Silk, Silk Mark Certified, woven for Idam Living by artisan families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu.
Does it include a blouse piece?
Does it include a blouse piece?
Yes. A 0.8m running blouse piece is included within the total 6.3m length.
Is Fall & Pico included?
Is Fall & Pico included?
Yes. Fall & Picot finishing is included complimentary with every order.
Is custom blouse stitching available?
Is custom blouse stitching available?
Yes. Custom blouse stitching can be added at checkout for $30.
Is this suitable for festive occasions?
Is this suitable for festive occasions?
Yes. It suits festive occasions, ceremonies, cultural gatherings, temple events and wedding functions.
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