Ponvandu (Golden Beetle) Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Varisaipet Saree with Antique Gold Body

A South Indian Brahmin wedding muhurtham ceremony calls for a saree rare enough to match the moment. This Ponvandu Kanjivaram Varisaipet saree is woven with a traditional multi-band border structure with repeated woven lines. Each saree takes 50 days from dyeing to weaving and cannot be replicated by machine. Sourced directly from the weaver families of Kunnam village in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Read our story

The body is woven in pure mulberry silk in a rare Ponvandu shot colour — an exquisite antique gold shade inspired by the iridescent glow of the golden beetle, shifting beautifully in the light. Delicate gold zari buttas shimmer across the body. Explore more from our Varisaipet collection.

The richly woven Varisaipet border carries majestic elephants, peacocks, floral vines, and traditional geometric zari panels, framed by a deep emerald selvedge. The pallu continues this heritage detailing. Browse our Kanchipuram ceremonial silks.

An extraordinary choice for a muhurtham ceremony, a wedding reception, or any once-in-a-generation occasion. Pair with a deep emerald or antique gold silk blouse and heirloom jewellery — a gold kasu necklace, jhumkas, and a vanki — to let the Ponvandu shimmer take centre stage.

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Care: Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin cloth away from direct sunlight. Do not spray perfume directly on the silk or zari. Shot colour silk is particularly light-sensitive — store away from direct sunlight to preserve the colour shift.

❖ Weave: Varisaipet — Traditional multi-band border structure with repeated woven lines
❖ Body: Antique gold Ponvandu shot-colour pure mulberry silk with gold zari buttas
❖ Border: Elephants, peacocks, floral vines, and geometric zari panels with a deep emerald selvedge
❖ Pallu: Matching heritage zari detailing
❖ Blouse piece: 0.8m included, self-colour antique gold silk
❖ Silk Mark certified | Handwoven in Kunnam village, Kanchipuram
❖ 6.3 metres including blouse piece