A turquoise blue Ayiram butta saree! This saree has many interesting features; the most exquisite Rettai pet border motifs and a stunning Pallu with alternating Mayil Chakram motifs and Pulli Maan motif etc. Readymade blouse sold separately.

 Specification

• Category: Ladies
• Weave: Kanjivaram Handloom
• Material: Silk Cotton
• Length: 5.3 meters
• Blouse Piece: Yes
• Body: Turquoise blue color Ayiram butta body with Kamalam (Lotus) butta.
• Border: Exquisite rettai pet border in Pink.
• Pallu: Pallu is stunning with motifs of Mayil (Peacock), Chakram (Wheel) and Pulli Maan (spotted deer).
• Fall and Picot edge: Yes
• Trim: Tassels

Description

Kanjivaram Handloom, the “Queen of Silks” is from the temple town of Kanchipuram located in Tamil Nadu. This weave has been in existence since the Chola dynasty 1000 years ago. Kanjivarams are known for their bright contrast border and Pallu; this is possible because the body and borders are woven separately and then joined by a 3 shuttle technique called “Korvai” which requires two weavers.  zari, which is the fine gold thread that embellishes the saree, is an integral part of Kanjivaram. This adds to the brilliant luster of the motifs on the border and Pallu; and sometimes buttas all over the body. It is woven with 3-ply silk threads called “Murukku Pattu”. This along with the gold zari lends to its weight. This weave has many intricate motifs and unique colors. E.g. Gandaberunda, Yaazhi, M S Blue, Maanthulir green.

Ayiram means thousand in Tamil. These traditional Kanjivaram sarees have neat muthu kattams (checks) all over the body of the saree and within each box you will find a butta (motif) woven precisely in the center.