Warm Ivory and Vermilion Red Varisaipet Pure Kanchipuram Silk Saree

Pure Kanchipuram Silk in warm ivory, luminous as freshly polished conch, dotted with restrained gold-toned buttas. A brilliant vermilion-red border glows with Kesari orange, green silk-thread work and richly patterned zari bands, finished with a manthulir (tender mango-leaf) green selvedge.

❖ 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.

We are Silk Mark Certified. Click here to view 16 Days on Loom Pure Mulberry Silk Handwoven in Kanchipuram

Shaped by the Varisaipet tradition, where rows of classic Kanchipuram ornament are layered band upon band, this saree saves its fullest detail for the border and contrast pallu. Handwoven by artisan weaver families in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, for Idam Living. A saree of this complexity represents approximately 16 active days on the loom, with exact weaving time varying according to the individual saree. Read our story.

Border Its prominent woven panels show elephant figures among curling foliage and ornamental scrolls, bordered by finely ordered geometric and floral rows, with green silk thread worked through the border and a manthulir green selvedge along the edge.

Pallu The pallu blooms into a brilliant red-orange expanse with a densely arranged gold-toned grid of small floral medallions, alternating figural borders and crisp parallel zari lines — a radiant meeting of old Kanchi tradition and celebratory colour.

Styling Wear with a vermilion-red or Kesari orange blouse for contrast, or warm ivory for a quieter tonal look. Ideal for weddings, temple celebrations and family festivities.

Weave	Varisaipet
Body	Warm-ivory silk body with spaced gold-toned buttas
Colour	Warm ivory with vermilion red, Kesari orange and manthulir green
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

Checkout securely with

VISA

AMEX

PayPal

shop Pay

Apple Pay

G Pay

Slight color variations due to screen and lighting; daylight photos/videos available on request. Shipping, Fall & Picot and care information | Pure silk saree care guide

$387.00

Sale Sold Out

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Blouse Piece Included 0.8 m running blouse piece with your saree.

Custom Blouse Stitching · $30 Made to measure. Four-week turnaround. Add stitching Free Shipping in the USA Standard delivery within two weeks of your order date. Shipping details

Watch video of this saree and more on Instagram (opens in a new tab)

Complimentary Fall & Picot Finishing

Product Details

Product variants

Complete the look with these add-ons

Custom-tailored blouse made to measure for a Kanjivaram silk saree

Custom Blouse Stitching

$30.00

Pre-Pleating Service

$5.00

Matching Pure Cotton Inner Skirt

$5.00

Handmade Silk Thread Tassels

$12.00

What is special about this saree?

A Pure Kanchipuram Silk saree in warm ivory with vermilion red and Kesari orange, green silk-thread work in the border, a manthulir green selvedge, delicate body buttas and an ornate Varisaipet border and pallu.

What does Varisaipet mean?

The ordered bands of Kanchipuram woven ornament, seen in the layered motif rows of this saree's border and pallu.

What motifs are featured?

Spaced buttas on the ivory body; a broad multi-band border with elephant and scroll motifs, green silk-thread work and a manthulir green selvedge; and a densely patterned pallu of small circular floral medallions in a repeating grid.

What blouse can I wear with it?

Pair with a vermilion-red or Kesari orange blouse for contrast, or warm ivory for a quieter tonal look. Custom blouse stitching is available through Idam Living for $30.

How do I care for this silk saree?

Prefer professional dry cleaning. Store clean and dry in breathable fabric, refold periodically, and keep away from direct prolonged sunlight and perfume.