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Rust Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Rettapet Saree with Navy Blue Zari Border

Rust Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Rettapet Saree with Navy Blue Zari Border

A rust-orange tissue silk body brings an unusual depth of light to this handwoven Kanchipuram, shifting between warm copper and glowing orange as the silk moves. Against it, the deep navy border gives the saree the decisive contrast of an older Kanchi palette.

❖ This saree was woven over 18 days on the loom in Kanchipuram, using Silk Mark certified pure silk, by weaver families whose craft has been passed down for generations.

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Woven in the Rettapet tradition, the saree uses its contrast border to frame a particularly luminous tissue-silk body. The body itself is intentionally restrained, allowing the silk surface and its changing light to become the principal ornament. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 18 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.

Border: A deep navy-blue contrast border is finished with traditional gold zari bands and fine geometric detailing. The dark silk against the glowing orange body gives the border remarkable clarity.

Pallu: The pallu continues the rust-orange, navy and gold vocabulary with an expansive woven finish that reinforces the saree's vintage Kanchipuram character.

Styling: Pair it with a navy blouse for a seamless continuation of the border, or choose the rust-orange running blouse for a quieter tonal approach. Antique gold jewellery and traditional temple pieces suit the restrained geometry of the zari especially well.

Its strong traditional palette works naturally for Navratri, Vijayadashami, Diwali, weddings, temple gatherings, festive occasions, ceremonies, cultural gatherings and special occasions.

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

Weave Rettapet
Body Rust-orange tissue silk with a radiant silk sheen
Border Deep navy-blue contrast border with gold zari
Pallu Rust-orange, navy and gold woven pallu
Colour Rust Orange and Navy Blue
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
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What is Rettapet in this Kanchipuram saree?
Rettapet describes the traditional border treatment that gives this saree its clearly defined contrast framing.
What makes the body of this saree distinctive?
The rust-orange tissue silk has a radiant surface that changes subtly with light, giving the otherwise restrained body a pronounced silk sheen.
How can this rust-orange and navy saree be styled?
A navy blouse keeps the border visually connected, while antique gold jewellery works naturally with the zari.
Is custom blouse stitching available?
Yes. Custom Blouse Stitching can be added for $30.
Is this saree Silk Mark certified?
Yes. Idam Living is a Silk Mark authorised user and this listing is presented as Silk Mark certified.
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