Vermilion Red Handwoven Pure Silk Kanchipuram Saree with Gaja Elephant Border

This saree is woven in the Zari Kattam style, where fine zari threads intersect across the silk body to form a luminous grid. Handwoven by artisan families in Kunnam village, near Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu — read our story. Each saree takes close to a week on the loom and cannot be replicated by machine.

The body is woven in a vibrant vermilion red pure mulberry silk, with the fine intersecting zari lines adding texture, depth, and a subtle geometric rhythm across the drape. Explore more from our Zari Kattam Kanchipuram silk sarees collection.

The self-colour vermilion red border carries traditional Gaja (elephant) zari panels, a motif long associated with strength and auspicious beginnings, echoed again in the matching pallu. Discover more from our Korvai Kanchipuram silk sarees, Rettapet Kanchipuram silk sarees, and the full Kanchipuram Pure Silks collection.

This saree suits weddings, festive pujas, and receptions where rich, self-toned elegance is preferred. Pair it with a vermilion red or gold blouse, and gold temple jewellery to let the zari grid and elephant border catch the light.

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Dry clean only. Store wrapped in muslin cloth away from direct light, and avoid direct contact with perfume or deodorant on the silk and zari.

❖ Traditional Zari Kattam weave ❖
❖ Vermilion red pure silk body ❖
❖ Self-colour vermilion red contrast border and pallu ❖
❖ Gaja (elephant) zari border motif ❖
❖ Zari Kattam grid detailing ❖
❖ Handwoven in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu ❖