IIkal Cotton-Silk Sarees

Traditionally Produced On Pit Looms With The Combination Of 3 Different Yarns, Cotton (Body) X Art Silk (Border) X Pure Silk (Pallu) Is A Unique Saree Of A Small Town Called Ilkal In North Karnataka Of Bagalkot District.The Craft started in the 8th century AD., made in the Ilkal region of the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, known for its durability and comfortableness as compared to other types of sarees because of the fine quality yarns used, with the best tensile strength to withstand the traditional pit loom weaving technique.The Significant Distinction Of Ilkal Saree Is The Pure Silk Pallu Which Is Weaved Separately And Attached To The Body Warp By Interlocking Series Of Loops, Locally Called As Tope Teni Technique.

Border Type : Gaythree Border

Fabric Body: CottonSilk

Palla: Pure Silk

Weft – Mercerized Cotton

Warp – Mercerized Cotton

Weave - Pit loom

Yarn Count - 60’s

Production: Handloom

Blouse: attached to the saree.

Saree length: 6 Yards 

Care Instructions: First Wash Dry Clean Only. Later Washes can be Hand Wash in normal water. Dry in shade

Product Image : There might be minor color variation between actual product and image shown on screen due to lighting on the photography

Content : 1 Saree with 1 Running Unstitched Blouse included in Saree (5.4 mtr Saree + 0.8 mtr Blouse)

Handwoven Pure: 100% Authentic handwoven pure cotton silk saree | origin - ilkal, karnataka

Traditionally : produced on pit looms, ilkal sarees are more durable and comfortable as compared to other types of sarees because of the fine quality yarns used

Woven : using cotton warp on the body and pure silk warp for the pallu

Soft Material : The material is breathable, adding to the garment's comfort ability