Annapatchi Saree | Dark Green with Red Artificial Kanchipuram Silk Saree | AS125
The vibrant emerald green body, contrasted with the rich maroon and gold Annapatchi border, immediately suggests a saree designed to command attention on stage. This particular shade of green, lively...
The vibrant emerald green body, contrasted with the rich maroon and gold Annapatchi border, immediately suggests a saree designed to command attention on stage. This particular shade of green, lively yet deep, holds its color beautifully under stage lights, a crucial detail we've observed over decades of tailoring for dancers. The distinct peacock (Annapatchi) motifs woven in the wide gold zari border are clear and crisp, making this an ideal choice for a Bharatanatyam costume. Its artificial Kanchipuram weave offers the traditional look without the hefty price or delicate care of pure silk, a practical advantage for frequent performers, ensuring durability and ease of maintenance.
Annapatchi Saree: Stage Presence & Practicality
- Striking Visual Impact for Bharatanatyam: The deep emerald green, paired with the regal maroon and shimmering gold zari peacock motifs, ensures this saree makes a powerful statement. Its visual clarity is perfect for capturing the audience's eye during expressive dance movements, making it a standout bharatanatyam costume.
- Durable & Easy to Manage Fabric: Crafted from artificial Kanchipuram silk, this saree provides the luxurious feel and traditional aesthetic of silk but with enhanced durability. It's designed to withstand repeated wearing and pleating for intensive dance practices or arangetram performances.
- Holds a Perfect Pleat: The fabric's inherent stiffness and excellent drape are essential for dance costumes. It allows for crisp, well-defined pleats that stay in place throughout a rigorous performance, giving dancers confidence and ensuring a polished presentation on stage.
💡 Curator's Note on Costume Conversion
Converting an artificial Kanchipuram saree like this into a dance costume is a common request at Shanthi Tailors. The robust weave handles tailoring exceptionally well, but we always advise pre-shrinking and stitching with a strong thread count to ensure the pleats and panels maintain their integrity through countless rehearsals and performances. The gold zari on this piece is particularly resilient, a feature we appreciate for long-lasting costumes that need to endure the demands of a bharatanatyam dance career.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.2 Meters (includes blouse piece) |
| Fabric | Artificial Kanchipuram Silk |
| Zari Type | Gold |
| Border Width | Wide (approx. 6-7 inches) |
| Pallu Design | Traditional Annapatchi (Peacock) motifs with diagonal zari work |
| Blouse Piece | Included (unstitched) |
| Occasion | Arangetram, Bharatanatyam performance, Classical Dance, Temple wear |
| Care | Dry clean recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this Annapatchi saree include a blouse piece?
A: Yes, every saree from Shanthi Tailors, including this beautiful Annapatchi Artificial Kanchipuram saree, comes with an 80cm unstitched blouse piece. Our customers often have us tailor it to match their specific dance costume needs.
Q: Is this saree suitable for a Bharatanatyam Arangetram or stage performance?
A: Absolutely. The vivid dark green and red combination, coupled with the crisp Annapatchi motifs, makes this Artificial Kanchipuram saree an excellent choice for a Bharatanatyam dress or an Arangetram costume. Its ability to hold pleats and vibrant color ensures a stunning stage presence, a quality our dancers have relied on for over 57 years.
Q: How should I care for this Artificial Kanchipuram Silk saree?
A: For longevity and to maintain its vibrant color and zari work, we highly recommend dry cleaning for this Artificial Kanchipuram silk saree. When storing, fold it carefully with butter paper to prevent zari damage and keep it in a breathable cotton cloth away from direct sunlight and moisture, just as our grandmothers taught us.
Q: What is the exact length of this saree?
A: This saree measures 6.2 meters in length, which is our standard length and includes the unstitched blouse piece. This length provides ample fabric for traditional drapes or for tailoring into a complete dance costume.
Shanthi Tailors (Est. 1967): Three generations of dressing dancers and silk lovers. Every piece personally inspected before shipping.