Royal Blue Pure Silk Kanchipuram Zari Kattam Saree with Arakku Floral-Chakram Pettu

A saturated Royal Blue gives this handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram saree a vivid jewel-toned presence. Fine thanga-zari lines cross the body in a precise Zari Kattam grid, creating a delicate golden lattice that catches the light without overwhelming the intensity of the blue silk.

We are Silk Mark Certified – Click here to view16 Days on LoomPure Mulberry SilkHandwoven in Kanchipuram

This is a confirmed Zari Kattam composition in pure mulberry silk, with fine intersecting thanga-zari lines forming the body’s checked grid, with petite Poo Buttas punctuating the Kattam at measured intervals. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 16 active days on the loom, although individual weaving time varies. Woven for Idam Living by skilled artisan families in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. Read our story.

Body, Border and Pallu: Petite Poo Buttas punctuate the Kattam at measured intervals. Their small floral forms add warm points of gold against the structured checks, keeping the body intricate at close range while retaining a beautifully clean overall composition. The contrast shifts into a Deep Arakku-Maroon Pettu, finished with a narrow Pachai Green selvedge. Framed Floral-Chakram medallions form the principal ornamental register, layered with tiny leaf edging, fine Seer bands and narrow geometric zari lines. The combination of Royal Blue, Arakku and Pachai gives the border a distinctly traditional old-Kanchi cadence. The Arakku pallu becomes considerably richer, opening into a dense Poo-Kodi zari Jaal of minute flowers and interlacing vine forms. A strong vertical ornamental register frames the side, adding structure to the closely woven gold field. The contrast between the restrained Royal Blue Kattam body and the richly worked Arakku pallu gives this saree a particularly striking temple-silk presence. Explore the Zari Kattam collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair it with the Deep Arakku running blouse to pull the Pettu into the look, or choose Royal Blue for a more continuous treatment. Antique temple gold is the natural jewellery pairing, while emeralds or Kemp stones can quietly echo the narrow Pachai selvedge.