Smoky Taupe Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Saree with Bird Zari Buttas

A South Indian community gathering in Sunnyvale, California is the perfect occasion for this handwoven pure silk Kanjipuram saree, its smoky taupe body scattered with hand-placed zari buttas — a hallmark of traditional Butta craftsmanship. Each saree takes approximately 10 days on the loom and cannot be replicated by machine. Our artisan partners in Kunnam village in Kanchipuram district hand-weave every saree we sell. Read our story.

The smoky taupe body is woven from 100% pure mulberry silk, its warm stone-grey and muted cocoa tones shifting gently with the light. Delicate bird-motif zari buttas are placed across the body in the traditional Butta style, a signature of Kanchipuram ceremonial silks.

The raspberry border is finished with intricate zari panels, its traditional motifs echoing generations of Kanchipuram craftsmanship. The pallu continues the same elaborate zari work, giving the saree a ceremonial richness suited to temple visits and festive gatherings.

Drape this saree for a South Indian community gathering, a temple visit, or any festive occasion calling for quiet elegance. Pair with a raspberry or ivory silk blouse and temple jewellery — a gold kemp necklace and jhumkas work beautifully against the smoky taupe body.

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Care: Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin cloth away from direct sunlight. Do not spray perfume directly on the silk or zari.

❖ Weave: Traditional Butta — hand-placed zari buttas scattered across the body
❖ Body: Smoky taupe pure mulberry silk with bird zari buttas
❖ Border: Raspberry with intricate zari panels
❖ Pallu: Raspberry with elaborate zari work
❖ Blouse piece: 0.8m included, self-colour smoky taupe silk
❖ Silk Mark certified | Handwoven in Kunnam village, Kanchipuram
❖ 6.3 metres including blouse piece