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Kathiripoo Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Kanchi Kattam and Seer Pallu
Kathiripoo Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Kanchi Kattam and Seer Pallu
This saree moves between graphic order and playful contrast, carrying purple seer simplicity on one side and large silk-thread checks on the other.
❖ Twenty-eight days of loom work went into this saree, handwoven in Kanchipuram district by artisan weaving families.
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Woven in the Kanchi Kattam tradition, A dramatic interplay of silk-thread checks in coral orange, tender peach and warm ivory sits against a Kathiripoo-purple field, with fine vertical zari lines and an olive-gold contrast panel lending extra depth. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 28 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: A restrained Rettapet border in purple with fine parallel zari lines, while the Korvai junction is animated by Thazampoo Reku-style pointed forms that rise at the edge of the checked section.
Pallu: A grand seer pallu in Kathiripoo purple, defined by long orderly zari stripes rather than dense brocade, giving the saree a more graphic and airy finish.
Styling: A simple purple blouse keeps the lines clean, while a soft peach blouse can pick up the checked section beautifully. The saree suits a crisp pleat and a shoulder drape that shows both the striped pallu and the checked contrast panel.
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
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| Weave | Kanchi Kattam |
|---|---|
| Body | A dramatic interplay of silk-thread checks in coral orange, tender peach and warm ivory sits against a Kathiripoo-purple field, with fine vertical zari lines and an olive-gold contrast panel lending extra depth. |
| Border | A restrained Rettapet border in purple with fine parallel zari lines, while the Korvai junction is animated by Thazampoo Reku-style pointed forms that rise at the edge of the checked section. |
| Pallu | A grand seer pallu in Kathiripoo purple, defined by long orderly zari stripes rather than dense brocade, giving the saree a more graphic and airy finish. |
| Colour | Kathiripoo purple with coral orange, tender peach and warm ivory checks, touched by an olive-gold contrast panel |
| 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 does Kanchi Kattam mean?
What does Kanchi Kattam mean?
Kanchi Kattam describes the silk-thread check arrangement woven into the saree. Depending on scale, it can read as a delicate mini check or a bold structured grid.
Where does the Kanchi Kattam appear most clearly?
Where does the Kanchi Kattam appear most clearly?
The silk-thread checks are most visible in the contrasting coral, peach and ivory section, where the squares stand out against the purple setting. The Thazampoo Reku-style Korvai join strengthens that transition.
What makes this pallu a seer pallu rather than a densely ornamental one?
What makes this pallu a seer pallu rather than a densely ornamental one?
The pallu relies on elegant zari striping and broad colour fields instead of an all-over brocade treatment. This gives it a grand yet quieter finish.
Can I keep the blouse simple with this saree?
Can I keep the blouse simple with this saree?
Yes. A plain purple blouse lets the striped seer pallu and the checked contrast section remain the focus. A soft peach option would also sit beautifully with the saree.
Are small variations normal in handwoven silk?
Are small variations normal in handwoven silk?
Minor differences in thread tension or small yarn joins can be natural features of handweaving. Actual damage, stains or significant flaws are not simply handloom variation.
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