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Warm Ivory and Magenta Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Varisaipet Saree with Peacock Motifs
Warm Ivory and Magenta Handwoven Pure Silk Kanjipuram Varisaipet Saree with Peacock Motifs
The softness of jasmine ivory finds its perfect counterpoint in vivid magenta. A scattering of gold on the body leads into a border of extraordinary detail, with each narrow register revealing another familiar language of Indian weaving.
❖ Made to order, not off a shelf. This saree spent roughly 16 active days on the loom, in addition to dyeing, threading and finishing.
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In the Varisaipet tradition, a border gains richness from successive rows of design. Here, the warm ivory field is delicately scattered with gold peacock motifs, while the deep magenta frame builds through finely stacked ceremonial patterns. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 16 or more active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.
Border: Layers of gold zari carry Banarasi-inspired leaf ornament alongside elephants, peacocks, Rudraksham beads and the curled rhythm of Neli Kolam. Broad lustrous bands and narrower patterned stripes alternate in a meticulously ordered Varisaipet border.
Pallu: The rich magenta pallu opens into a grand handwoven zari diamond lattice, further detailed with peacock motifs and Malli Moggu bud ornament. Its densely luminous finish is a strong counterpoint to the quiet ivory body.
Styling: Keep the blouse simple in warm ivory silk for a serene look, or use rich magenta with only a tiny gold trim. A pair of antique-gold jhumkas and a loose jasmine-adorned braid echo the pale body and intricate border. An expressive choice for a wedding muhurtham, Deepavali or a family ceremony.
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Blouse Piece Included: 0.8m running blouse piece. See our Blouse Stitching Guide.
✦ Fall & Picot Finishing included complimentary with every order.
| Weave | Varisaipet |
|---|---|
| Body | An ivory silk body dotted with small gold zari peacock motifs, including the owner-described zari charan peacock details. |
| Border | A broad magenta Varisaipet border with stacked Banarasi-inspired leaf ornament, elephant, peacock, Rudraksham and Neli Kolam-patterned zari rows. |
| Pallu | A richly woven magenta pallu with a grand diamond-grid zari lattice, peacock-patterned registers and Malli Moggu floral-bud ornament. |
| Colour | Warm ivory, like fresh jasmine in soft afternoon light, set against a saturated magenta-pink border |
| 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 Varisaipet mean on this ivory and magenta saree?
What does Varisaipet mean on this ivory and magenta saree?
Varisaipet refers to the succession of patterned border rows. On this saree, magenta and gold are arranged in stacked registers of leafwork, elephants, peacocks, Rudraksham and Neli Kolam-inspired ornament.
Are the small gold body motifs peacocks?
Are the small gold body motifs peacocks?
Yes. The warm-ivory body carries the peacock zari details described for this piece. Their spacing gives the pale silk room to glow before the much more elaborate magenta border begins.
What is special about the magenta pallu?
What is special about the magenta pallu?
It combines a rich handwoven diamond-grid zari lattice with peacock motifs and Malli Moggu floral-bud ornament. The intricate pallu gives a noticeably different texture from the relatively open ivory body.
Can the blouse remain minimal even with such an elaborate border?
Can the blouse remain minimal even with such an elaborate border?
A warm ivory blouse with a clean neckline makes an especially balanced pairing, while a magenta blouse creates strong contrast. Idam Living offers custom blouse stitching; a 0.8 m running blouse piece is included with the saree.
Does Silk Mark certification cover the gold zari design?
Does Silk Mark certification cover the gold zari design?
Silk Mark is an assurance associated with the authenticity of the silk, not a certification of the exact motif or the precious-metal purity of zari. This saree is part of Idam Living's Silk Mark certified pure silk Kanchipuram collection.
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