Royal Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Butta Saree with Thazhampoo Reku Buttas, Antique Gold Zari and Deep Green Selvedge

For a wedding celebration, a temple function or any gathering that calls for jewel-toned silk, Royal Purple gives this handwoven pure silk Kanjivaram Butta saree a striking, luminous presence. The silk shifts gently between violet and deeper purple as light moves across its surface, while antique-gold zari brings warmth and definition, and traditional Thazhampoo Reku buttas trace their elongated shapes across the body.

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This is a confirmed Butta composition in pure mulberry silk, distinguished by traditional Thazhampoo Reku buttas — elongated antique-gold zari motifs — set among smaller traditional zari accents across the body. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 14 to 18 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: The body is a rich Royal Purple with a jewel-toned, luminous quality, shifting through violet-purple in direct light and deepening through the folds. Traditional Thazhampoo Reku buttas — elongated antique-gold zari motifs — are scattered across the body alongside smaller round traditional zari accents, with the antique-gold zari carrying a warm radiance against the deep purple silk. The broad border develops into a rich antique-gold zari field with an intricate traditional ornamental register, finished with a narrow Deep Green selvedge that gives the purple and gold combination a restrained, traditional contrast. The pallu is considerably denser, with an extensive antique-gold lattice, multiple traditional woven registers and the same Deep Green edging. Explore the Butta collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Pair it with Royal Purple for a tonal look, Deep Green for a traditional contrast, or antique gold for a richer ceremonial blouse treatment. The jewel-toned purple and gold palette works beautifully for weddings, temple occasions, festive gatherings and evening occasions.