Warm Ivory Handwoven Pure Silk Kancheepuram Korvai Saree with Arakku Red Mayil Border

Soft warm-ivory pure silk with scattered gold buttas, a vivid arakku-red Korvai border of peacock motifs and an elaborate red-and-gold pallu. A finely balanced expression of Kanchipuram handloom, suited to special gatherings and festivities.

❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 20 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.

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Woven in the Korvai tradition, this saree reveals Warm creamy ivory, like freshly opened jasmine blossoms in soft sunlight, with delicate silk-thread texture and small spaced gold zari floral buttas that let the luminous body breathe. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 20 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.

Border: A richly contrasted arakku-red Korvai border glows with vermilion and antique thanga-gold. Between fine zari registers, handwoven mayil or peacock motifs alternate with floral and ornamental details, framed by leaf-like bands and intricate geometric edges.

Pallu: A grand arakku-red pallu dense with delicate gold floral-scroll zari, long linear panels and ornamental brocade registers. Repeated narrow zari dividers lend definition to the richly worked centre, while the contrasting fringe finishes the drape.

Styling: Make the blouse in vermilion pure silk with a deep V neckline, elbow-length sleeves and restrained gold piping. Alternatively, use ivory silk with the red border as a sleeve cuff. Antique-gold temple earrings and jasmine would suit the ceremonial colour story beautifully.

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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.

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Weave	Korvai
Body	Warm creamy ivory, like freshly opened jasmine blossoms in soft sunlight, with delicate silk-thread texture and small spaced gold zari floral buttas that let the luminous body breathe.
Border	A richly contrasted arakku-red Korvai border glows with vermilion and antique thanga-gold. Between fine zari registers, handwoven mayil or peacock motifs alternate with floral and ornamental details, framed by leaf-like bands and intricate geometric edges.
Pallu	A grand arakku-red pallu dense with delicate gold floral-scroll zari, long linear panels and ornamental brocade registers. Repeated narrow zari dividers lend definition to the richly worked centre, while the contrasting fringe finishes the drape.
Colour	creamy ivory with vermilion, arakku-red and antique gold
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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How does the contrasting Korvai border relate to the ivory body?

This Korvai handloom saree is defined by its a richly contrasted arakku-red korvai border glows with vermilion and antique thanga-gold. The weaving and border arrangement belong to its traditional Kanchipuram vocabulary.

Where are the mayil peacock motifs placed on this saree?

A richly contrasted arakku-red Korvai border glows with vermilion and antique thanga-gold. Between fine zari registers, handwoven mayil or peacock motifs alternate with floral and ornamental details, framed by leaf-like bands and intricate geometric edges.

How can I style this saree for a festive gathering?

Make the blouse in vermilion pure silk with a deep V neckline, elbow-length sleeves and restrained gold piping. Alternatively, use ivory silk with the red border as a sleeve cuff. Antique-gold temple earrings and jasmine would suit the ceremonial colour story beautifully.

Can Idam Living suggest a blouse design for this exact saree?

Yes. The saree includes a 0.8 m running blouse piece, and Idam Living offers custom blouse stitching. You can share your preferred neckline, sleeve length and measurements; the blouse colour and border placement can be discussed before stitching.