Raspberry Rose Red Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Rettapet Saree with Zari Mayil Chakram Buttas

The red of rose petals after rain, brightened by the glow of morning sunlight. Across the raspberry silk, petite mayil chakram buttas rest like droplets of gold; the rettapet borders lead into a pallu luminous with a close-set diamond lattice and ornamented seer.

❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 16 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.

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Woven in the Rettapet tradition, this saree draws its measured rhythm from twin gold-toned zari border registers framing a rich red body. Small mayil chakram zari buttas are set across the body. 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.

Border: two fine, orderly registers of gold zari floral and leaf motifs, separated by the rich red of the body. The traditional Rettapet pairs two parallel border registers in gold-toned zari.

Pallu: a densely worked gold zari geometric diamond lattice, with ornate vertical registers and a strong seer finish. The seer arrangement is elaborate and densely ornamented in gold-toned zari.

Styling: Pair with a soft antique-gold blouse, traditional gold studs and a neatly pleated shoulder drape. The small body buttas keep the field open, giving the Rettapet borders and rich pallu room to stand out at weddings, temple functions or classical-music gatherings.

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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.

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Weave	Rettapet
Body	bright raspberry-rose silk with small, spaced gold zari mayil chakram buttas
Border	two fine, orderly registers of gold zari floral and leaf motifs, separated by the rich red of the body
Pallu	a densely worked gold zari geometric diamond lattice, with ornate vertical registers and a strong seer finish
Colour	Vivid raspberry-rose red with warmer ruby undertones and yellow-gold zari
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 is Rettapet in this raspberry rose red saree?

Rettapet refers to the paired border arrangement along the edge. Here two fine, orderly registers of gold zari create its layered traditional frame around the red body.

What details decorate the body and border of this raspberry rose red saree?

The vivid raspberry-rose red with warmer ruby undertones and yellow-gold zari body has petite mayil chakram zari buttas, while the border uses two fine, orderly registers of gold zari floral and leaf motifs, separated by the rich red of the body. These are woven details rather than applied embroidery.

What makes the pallu different from the body?

The body is comparatively open and dotted with small buttas. The seer pallu is much more ornate, with a densely worked gold zari geometric diamond lattice, with ornate vertical registers and a strong seer finish.

Can Idam Living design a blouse to complement this Rettapet border?

Yes. The saree includes a 0.8 m running blouse piece, and custom blouse stitching is available separately. A blouse can take inspiration from the red silk and zari details, with sleeve and neckline options discussed before stitching.

How should I care for the zari on this raspberry rose red Kanchipuram?

Dry clean only, store folded in soft muslin away from direct sunlight, and avoid spraying perfume on the silk or zari. Refold periodically so the same creases are not held for long periods.