A Gopuram in Silk: The Pillaiyar Moggu Temple Border Saree - AN UTPPALAKSHI HANDWOVEN KANCHIPURAM SILK SAREE

Woven like a sacred verse from the looms of time, this Pillaiyar Moggu / Thazhampoo Rekku temple border saree is a celebration of geometry, divinity, and quiet grandeur. The border rises in **sharp, rhythmic triangles—reminiscent of a temple gopuram—**each motif standing tall like a prayer carved in silk. Strong yet graceful, the design carries the timeless symbolism of protection, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings.

The pallu unfolds in an exquisite 8-kol Bhavanchi weave, shimmering with the brilliance of molten gold. This ancient and highly skilled technique employs eight kol (shafts or bamboo rods) on a four-pedal loom, allowing master weavers to overlay **intricate zari patterns—temple forms, seepu lines, sacred geometries—**onto a lustrous silk base. The result is a richly textured surface that dazzles the eye, while the reverse remains elegantly restrained with minimal zari, a true mark of refined craftsmanship.

Draped in a deep purple—lush, regal, and reminiscent of ripe eggplant, this saree exudes quiet power and modern sophistication. It is a colour once reserved for royalty, now reimagined for the woman who commands presence without excess.

Elegant, architectural, and unmistakably classic, this saree is not merely worn—it is inhabited. A statement of heritage woven with contemporary grace, perfect for temple occasions, heirloom celebrations, and moments that deserve to be remembered in silk and gold.

• Saree Code: 200TIL1316
• Saree Height: 48 INCH
• Saree Weight: 523 GRAM
• Saree Border: 4 INCH
• Blouse Width: 78 CM

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We have tried to represent the colours as close to the original. However, the colours portrayed in the pictures may vary slightly from the actual saree.