ilkal sarees Fabric : Weft- Viscos Cotton
- Wrap- Masarised Cotton
- Border : Gayathri Border
- Pallu : Art Silk Pallu
- Length : Saree length is 7.20 metre
- Blouse piece: Running
- ilkal saree
NOTE :
1. Color may vary slightly due to photography.
2. Due to loom weave, there will be knots and some weave mistakes.
- WASH-CARE :
-Normal hand-wash
An ilkal saree online for a unique drape and a treasure for your wardrobe. Ilkal is an ancient weaving cluster that has its history dating back to the 8th century AD., originating at the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The burst of red in the signature style ilkal pallus is exclusive to this weave. The saree has a unique weaving and knotting technique (topi teni) between the warp threads of the saree body and the saree pallu which are woven separately on different looms. Choose from beautiful and unique borders of Chikki Paras, Gomi, and Gayathri in this collection: watch us on Youtube
Hailing from the town Ilkal in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, this weaves most
unique feature is that it combines 3 different yarns: cotton on the body, art silk on the
border, and pure silk on the pallu. This handloom comes from the glorious history of weaving culture: the town Ilkal was an ancient weaving center back in 8th century AD.
A distinction in the making of this handloom ilkal sarees online is the way the pure silk pallu is weaved
separately and attached to the body warp by interlocking series of loops, locally known as the Tope Teni technique. This technique is unique to the Ilkal, and also increases the length of the saree to 7 or 8 meters. The form of embroidery used in the ilkal saree is Kasuti which has traditional patterns like palanquins, elephants, and lotuses.Chikkifaras ilkal sarees
Like many other weavers, Ilkal too is essentially a household enterprise involving the active participation of female members. It tends to take about 7 days to weave one sari with the help of the handloom. The beautiful, distinct patterns on the pallus and the feminine borders make this a must-have in south Indian women’s closets
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