Handwoven Black with pink Temple Border Ilkal Silk Saree

Description

Ilkal saree takes its name from the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. These sarees are locally woven using cotton warp on the body and art silk warp for border and art silk warp for pallu portion of the saree.The peculiar characteristic of the saree is warp threads for body and pallu are prepared separately either with art silk or pure silk depending upon the quality required. Thirdly border portion of the warp is prepared as the pallu warp. The body and pallu are joined in a loop technique locally called as Topi Teni. This technique is only used exclusively at Ilkal. There four different traditional designs produced. Namely – Paraspet, Gomi, Jari and Gaadi. The distinctive feature of Ilkal saris is the use of a form of embroidery called Kasuti. The designs used in Kasuti reflect traditional patterns like palanquins, elephants and lotuses which are embroidered onto Ilkal saree.

Product Specification :

Length x Width: 7.28 meters x 1.20 meters (47.2 inches)
Material: Silk
Blouse piece: Attached
Colour hues may slightly vary from that which appears in the image
Minor irregularities is the uniqueness of handlooms and makes each piece exquisite
Photo credits and appreciation goes to our vendor who have shot the images themselves

Special Instructions

Suggested dry cleaning
Do not squeeze or wring
Dry on clean horizontal surface under shade
Store in clean and dry place, away from insects, dust, excessive light and moisture