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Saffron Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Korvai Saree with Purple Thazhampoo Reku Border
Saffron Orange Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Korvai Saree with Purple Thazhampoo Reku Border
Saffron-orange silk meets deep purple through a lively pink Thazhampoo Reku edge. The triangular transition gives this Korvai Kanchipuram its architectural line, while fine gold zari stripes keep the body and pallu beautifully measured.
❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 20 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.
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Woven in the Korvai tradition, this saree joins its saffron-orange body to a contrasting purple border. A distinctive Thazhampoo Reku pattern forms pointed pink projections at the meeting of the two colours. Fine gold zari lines pass across the orange body, while the purple border and pallu carry an orderly, linear treatment. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 20 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: The contrasting purple Korvai border is introduced by the vivid pink Thazhampoo Reku, a repeated pointed, triangular edge resembling the traditional screw-pine floral form. Narrow gold zari lines run across the purple silk, giving a restrained finish beneath the lively reku geometry.
Pallu: The deep purple pallu continues the saree’s linear character with multiple fine vertical gold zari stripes, broader woven gold sections and spaced crosswise bands. It offers a quiet geometric contrast to the bright saffron body and pointed border.
Styling: Choose a plain purple blouse for a continuous contrast or saffron-orange for a tonal look. Small gold jhumkas, a sleek braid and minimal bangles would keep the focus on the reku edge. Let the pallu fall in an open panel to show its woven stripes at festive occasions and cultural gatherings.
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.
| Weave | Korvai Kanchipuram |
|---|---|
| Body | Warm saffron-orange silk with finely spaced horizontal gold zari lines |
| Border | Deep purple Korvai border with vivid pink Thazhampoo Reku triangular edging and fine horizontal gold zari bands |
| Pallu | Purple pallu with repeating vertical zari stripes, broader woven gold panels, spaced transverse lines and narrow gold edging |
| Colour | Saffron orange / Kesari with vivid pink and deep purple, accented by warm 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 Korvai in this saffron-orange Kanchipuram saree?
What is Korvai in this saffron-orange Kanchipuram saree?
Korvai is a traditional construction in which the contrasting body and border are interlocked during weaving. This saree pairs a warm saffron-orange body with a purple border, making that colour relationship especially visible.
What does Thazhampoo Reku mean on this border?
What does Thazhampoo Reku mean on this border?
Thazhampoo Reku refers to the pointed, triangular edging inspired by the form of the screw-pine flower. Here, vivid pink projections mark the transition between the orange body and purple Korvai border.
Does the orange body have buttas or a linear design?
Does the orange body have buttas or a linear design?
The visible orange body has fine, spaced horizontal zari lines rather than scattered figurative buttas. This keeps the bright silk ground open and draws the eye to the pink reku transition.
How is the purple pallu different from the body?
How is the purple pallu different from the body?
The pallu shifts to deep purple and carries ordered vertical gold zari stripes, broader woven sections and spaced crosswise bands. Its linear design complements the fine stripes on the body without repeating the pointed reku as an all-over motif.
Can Idam Living make a blouse to match the purple Korvai border?
Can Idam Living make a blouse to match the purple Korvai border?
Yes. A plain purple blouse can coordinate with the border and pallu, while saffron orange creates a tonal alternative. Idam Living offers custom blouse stitching and can discuss neckline and sleeve preferences before stitching.
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