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Vadamalli Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Rettapet Saree with Layered Mayil Zari Border
Vadamalli Purple Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjivaram Rettapet Saree with Layered Mayil Zari Border
Think of the saturated violet-magenta of a Vadamalli flower at the temple threshold. This Rettapet Kanjivaram carries that deep purple intensity, then draws light through it with fine gold zari lines running along the length of the silk.
❖ 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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The Rettapet structure gives the saree a strongly framed edge, with repeated border bands creating a layered architectural finish. Against that structure, the lengthwise zari lines add a quieter rhythm through the body. 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: Layered Rettapet framing with ornate gold-zari bands and repeated mayil panels.
Pallu: A richly striped and ornamented purple pallu with repeated zari bands and peacock detailing.
Styling: Let the Vadamalli purple stay dominant with a blouse in the same family or choose a muted antique-gold blouse for evening wear. Temple jewellery, small gold jhumkas and jasmine work beautifully, while the lengthwise zari lines give the drape a naturally elongated look.
Well suited to Navratri evenings, Diwali dinners, classical music or dance programs, receptions and cultural gatherings.
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
| Weave | Rettapet |
|---|---|
| Body | Vadamalli purple silk with fine lengthwise zari lines and spaced traditional zari buttas. |
| Border | Layered Rettapet framing with ornate gold-zari bands and repeated mayil panels. |
| Pallu | A richly striped and ornamented purple pallu with repeated zari bands and peacock detailing. |
| Colour | A saturated Vadamalli purple, like the deep violet-magenta of temple flowers, lit with fine gold zari lines running lengthwise. |
| 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 does Rettapet mean in this Kanjivaram saree?
What does Rettapet mean in this Kanjivaram saree?
Rettapet refers to the strongly layered border treatment that frames the saree with more than one decorative band. On this piece, the effect is especially ornate because the border combines fine zari lines with repeated mayil panels.
Why does the purple body have such a linear look?
Why does the purple body have such a linear look?
Fine zari lines run lengthwise through the Vadamalli-purple silk. They create a subtle vertical rhythm that catches light differently from the larger border motifs.
What jewellery works with this shade of purple?
What jewellery works with this shade of purple?
Antique gold, temple jewellery and Kemp-inspired pieces all sit naturally against the deep Vadamalli colour. For a quieter look, keep the necklace minimal and let the layered border provide most of the ornament.
Can the blouse be designed to echo the layered border?
Can the blouse be designed to echo the layered border?
Idam Living can design a custom blouse around the saree's border scale and colour story. Exact use of border fabric depends on the running blouse piece and the requested blouse pattern.
How should this pure silk saree be stored?
How should this pure silk saree be stored?
Dry clean only, then store it folded in soft muslin away from direct sunlight. Refold it periodically so the same crease does not remain under pressure for long periods.
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