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Varnika Violet Varisaipet Pure Kanchipuram Silk Saree with Gandaberunda and Peacock Border

A luminous violet silk body is scattered with handwoven Gandaberunda and decorated Maanga paisley zari buttas. The Varisaipet border arranges peacock and Yaanai motifs in orderly rows, supported by Rudhraksham Pettu and Vanki Pettu. Across the grand pallu, intricate diamond grids and sequenced elephant and peacock motifs form richly detailed gold zari panels.

❖ 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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Varisaipet means orderly rows. The Gandaberunda is a mythical double-headed bird symbolising strength, resilience, and balance, long associated with South Indian royal and temple iconography. Read our story.

Border The Varisaipet border arranges peacock and Yaanai motifs in orderly rows, supported by Rudhraksham Pettu and Vanki Pettu.

Pallu Across the grand pallu, intricate diamond grids and sequenced elephant and peacock motifs form richly detailed gold zari panels.

Styling Varnika is suited to wedding receptions, festive evenings, temple functions and Indian cultural events. Its vivid violet color works beautifully with traditional gold jewelry.

Weave	Varisaipet
Body	Luminous violet silk with Gandaberunda and Maanga paisley zari buttas
Colour	Clear violet warmed by traditional 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

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What makes Varnika a Varisaipet Kanchipuram saree?

Varisaipet refers to ornamental motifs arranged in orderly rows along the border. Varnika features richly detailed rows of peacock and Yaanai elephant motifs, supported by traditional Rudhraksham Pettu and Vanki Pettu designs.

What motifs appear on the violet silk body?

The body features individually placed Gandaberunda and decorated Maanga paisley zari buttas, allowing the luminous violet silk to remain visible between the motifs.

What is the significance of the Gandaberunda motif?

The Gandaberunda is a mythical double-headed bird symbolising strength, resilience, and balance, long associated with South Indian royal and temple iconography.

What makes the pallu special?

The grand pallu features dense diamond-grid zari work, with traditional elephant and peacock motifs arranged in detailed ornamental panels.

What occasions would suit this violet Kanchipuram silk saree?

Varnika is suited to wedding receptions, festive evenings, temple functions and Indian cultural events. Its vivid violet color works beautifully with traditional gold jewelry.