Material

Silk Sarees

Product type

Ilkal Handloom Silk Saree

Handcraft Work

Tope Teni Handloom Weaving

Occasion

Heavy Occasion Wear Light Occasion Wear Party Wear Wedding Wear Bridal Wear

Brand

Indiehaat

Ideal For

Women

Source

Sourced directly from Akshay (Weaver: Gadag, Karnataka)

Pack Of

1

Craft & Story

Originating in the pit looms in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka, the elegant ilkal sarees are woven using the Tope Teni technique. This means that the pure silk pallu is woven separately and then attached to the body warp by a sequence of interlocked loops, which lends to its distinct feature. Ilkal weaves are a traditional form of handloom weaving originating from Ilkal town in Karnataka, India. These textiles typically feature a unique combination of cotton and silk yarns, resulting in a distinctive checkerboard pattern known as "kasuti." Ilkal sarees are characterized by their rich colors, bold designs, and traditional motifs, making them highly prized for special occasions and cultural events.