Pattu simply means silk in Tamil and Telugu, so a pattu saree is a South Indian silk saree rather than one single weave. Kanjivaram is the most famous pattu, but Arani, Dharmavaram, soft silk and other South silks are pattu too — every Kanjivaram is a pattu, yet not every pattu is a Kanjivaram. When you want to check what you are holding, look at the weave rather than the label: a pure mulberry-silk pattu has a soft natural sheen that shifts colour as the light moves, the zari is woven in rather than printed, and scraping a thread of zari reveals a reddish or silver core instead of a white synthetic one. Genuine pure-silk pieces also carry a Silk Mark, and Kanjivaram specifically carries a GI tag. At MySilkLove our pattu collection spans pure-silk handloom pieces and honestly labelled silk-blend weaves — every listing states its fabric, so a blend is always described as a blend, and our team can talk you through any piece on WhatsApp.

Four things drive the price of a pattu saree: the silk itself (pure mulberry silk costs far more than a silk blend), the zari (pure silver or gold zari versus tested or copper-core zari), the density and intricacy of the motifs, and the loom time — a simple design may take a fortnight while a heavy bridal weave can take months. In the wider market, handloom pure-silk pattu sarees generally start around ₹8,000–10,000 and bridal pieces with real zari climb well beyond ₹50,000. At MySilkLove, the pattu sarees currently in stock are listed between roughly ₹3,264 and ₹6,978, with about 146 pieces live at any time — a mix of honestly labelled silk-blend weaves at the entry level and richer silk pieces at the top. Those are regular list prices; seasonal offers apply automatically at checkout and often bring the amount you pay lower. Sourcing directly from weavers means no middleman markup, and every order is backed by COD, free worldwide shipping and easy 7-day returns.

Silk rewards patience. Dry cleaning is the safest choice for any pattu with zari work, and you do not need to do it after every wear — once every two or three wears, or when there is a visible mark, is plenty. Never machine wash or wring a pattu, and never soak it in hot water, which dulls the sheen and can bleed the dye. When ironing, always press on the reverse side at a low setting with a thin cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric, so direct heat never blackens the zari. For storage, wrap the saree in soft cotton or muslin rather than plastic — silk needs to breathe, and trapped moisture tarnishes zari. Keep it in a cool, dark cupboard, tuck in a few neem leaves or cloves instead of chemical mothballs, and refold along a different line every three to four months so permanent creases never weaken the silk. Every pattu from MySilkLove ships with care guidance, and our team is happy to advise on a specific piece over WhatsApp.

A pattu saree is the traditional South Indian choice for weddings, temple visits, housewarmings, naming ceremonies and milestone family functions, and lighter soft-silk pattus work beautifully for daytime receptions and festive office wear. Styling comes down to weight. A heavier zari-woven pattu holds a crisp Nivi drape: make neat, even pleats, let the pallu fall full length so the border work shows, and use a waist belt to carry the weight through a long function. Pair it with a woven or zari-worked blouse in a colour drawn from the border, temple or antique-gold jewellery, and fresh flowers or a sleek bun. A lighter soft-silk pattu suits a fluid drape, a contrast blouse and a single statement piece of jewellery. A reliable rule: echo the border colour in the blouse and let the body and pallu lead. Many pattu sarees at MySilkLove include a matching blouse piece, and our team can suggest a drape and pairing for your saree over WhatsApp.