Turquoise blue Ayiram butta saree with extra broad Ganga Jamuna border in Yellow (one side)  and Green (other side! Elaborate motifs in the Pallu; so alluring!

 Specification

• Category: Ladies
• Weave: Kanjivaram Handloom
• Material: Cotton
• Length: 6.2 meters
• Blouse piece: No
• Body:  Turquoise color Ayiram butta body with Kamalam ( Lotus) mofits in Orange and White yarns.
• Border: Extra big Ganga Jamuna rettai pet border has alternating Mayil (peacock) and Yaanai (elephant) motifs in Yellow and green.
• Pallu: Elaborate Pallu with Mayil and Yaanai and Chakram (Wheel) motifs
• 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.

Laksha Deepam sarees are a close cousin of the Ayiram Butta sarees. The concept is similar but the checks are smaller and the butta is usually a small dot within each box. Laksha means a Lakh (One hundred thousand). Each dot represents a deepam or lamp.