Ash Colour Pure Silk Temple Border Design Ilkal Saree

Description 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: Cotton and Art 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