Saree Details
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Material: High-quality mulberry silk, known for its heavy weight, durability, and natural luster.
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Color Palette: A vibrant Electric Purple (often called “Vadamalli” color in the South) body, contrasted with a striking Royal Blue border and pallu.
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Zari Work: The border features intricate Gold Zari weaving. The patterns include traditional “Mayil” (peacock) or “Chakra” (wheel) motifs and delicate floral creepers (Kodivisiri).
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Body Design: The body is adorned with small, circular Buttas (motifs) woven in gold thread, which add a shimmering texture to the purple silk.
Description
This saree is a quintessential example of the “Contrast Border” style. The most distinctive feature of a Kanchipuram like this is the Korvai technique, where the border and the body are woven separately and then joined together with a zig-zag pattern, making the join incredibly strong.
The heavy silk gives it a structured drape, making it perfect for grand occasions like weddings or traditional festivals. The combination of purple and blue is a timeless “temple color” pairing that is both regal and festive.
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