Royal Violet Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Rettapet Saree with Gold Zari Buttas

Royal Violet Purple gives this pure silk Kanjipuram saree an unusually saturated presence, moving from deep violet in shadow to a brighter blue-purple as the silk meets the light. Small gold zari buttas are placed at measured intervals across the open body, with two alternating forms introducing subtle variation without disturbing the clarity of the colour. At the edge, the Rettapet border builds through layered purple and gold registers rather than one continuous field of ornament.

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This is a confirmed Rettapet composition in pure mulberry silk, with the border organized through layered, parallel purple-and-gold registers rather than one continuous field of ornament. A saree of this type typically represents approximately 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 Royal Violet Purple body stays open, carrying small gold zari buttas at measured intervals with two alternating forms for subtle variation. The Rettapet structure is particularly refined at the border — broad expanses of Royal Violet Purple are interrupted by luminous gold zari bands, fine linear divisions and a narrower repeated floral register, with the purple remaining visible between elements so each woven band reads independently. The pallu changes the scale dramatically: a finely woven all-over gold zari field covers much of the central section, framed by broad ornamental registers carrying repeated traditional forms. Explore the Rettapet collection, or browse the wider pure silk Kanchipuram collection for more of this character.

Styling: Style it with a matching Royal Violet Purple blouse for the strongest tonal finish, or introduce a muted antique-gold blouse when a more ceremonial effect is wanted. Gold jewellery can remain restrained because the pallu already carries considerable luminosity. A sleek low bun or long braid works beautifully with the structured Rettapet border, with jasmine adding a traditional finish for weddings, temple occasions and festive gatherings.

✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.