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Semmalar Black White Checks Pure Kanchipuram Silk Korvai Saree

Name: Semmalar Black White Checks Pure Kanchipuram Silk Korvai Saree
Brand: Idam Living
SKU: IDAM-PAAL-SM-110826-03
Price: 417.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Graphic black-and-white silk checks meet a deep crimson Korvai border with layered Varisaipet and Rudhraksham details. A grand seer pallu carries fine zari lines and Thazhampoo Reku.

❖ Woven on traditional handlooms by artisan families in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, where generations of weaving knowledge shape every saree. Approximately 16 active days on the loom, followed by careful finishing.

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Paalum pazhamum uses a sequence of multiple colours woven into repeated checks, giving the body its distinctive, patterned rhythm. In Korvai, the body and border are prepared separately and interlocked during weaving for a seamless bond; this technique traditionally involves two weavers. Varisaipet refers to orderly rows of traditional ornament. Read our story.

Border Korvai border with stacked Varisaipet rows, Rudhraksham silk-thread motifs and gold zari motifs. Varisaipet refers to orderly rows of traditional ornament. The border's repeated geometric and floral-like bands create a rhythmic frame.

Pallu A grand deep-crimson seer pallu with dense parallel zari lines, broad shimmering panels and Thazhampoo Reku, the stepped temple-gopuram-like forms used in Kanchipuram ornament.

Styling The interplay of graphic checks and traditional ornamental structure makes this a striking Kanchipuram saree for weddings and festive gatherings.

Weave	Paalum Pazhamum
Body	Crisp black-and-white checks, like a fine ink-drawn grid
Colour	Black and white contrasted with deep crimson-maroon silk and warm gold zari
Blouse	0.8 m running blouse piece included. Please refer to the product images for the blouse piece colour and design.
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