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Description
The pride of Karnataka! A classic ilkal handloom pure silk cotton saree with a 'Gayathri' border in a unique combination of  black and burnt orange checks signals undiluted elegance.  The saree has a heritage weave 'Tope Teni' pure silk pallu in hot pink and burnt orange.  The beauty about an Ilkal handloom, is the medley of colors in use leading to a cross color impression.  Black, orange and hot pink when combined leads to a blend of a wonderful hue at the border of the saree that looks exquisite when draped.
The saree has a unique design of handwoven burnt orange checks across the body and a white Gayathri border. The combination of  burnt orange, black, white, yellow and hot pink is unique and striking.  Saree is a classic and will make heads turn when you drape it.
 
An ilkal saree is very versatile. It can be worn to work and also as an occassion wear option with the right blouse and accessories.
 
About Ilkal Handloom:
GI tagged, Ilkal saree is a heritage weave and a traditional form that takes its name from the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. There are various types of Ilkal sarees woven. The body could be pure cotton, pure silk or pure silk by cotton and the border and pallu can be pure cotton or pure silk. It's important to know this as the composition influences price.
Learn a bit more about the design of the saree.
 
Gayathri Border : 
The border is contemporary version and has several layers. Starting from the edge, the layers are:
'Kadijaal', the blank space;
Two parallel rail track like lines called 'Gaadi dadi' separated by a plain 'Kadijaal'. However zoom in to see an elaborate motif vaguely looking like 'Om' inside these 'Gaadi dadi' lines. That’s perhaps why the name Gayathri is given;
Two more thin parallel broken lines called 'Dundu'; and
Two sawtooth like lines facing away from each other called 'Jomaale'.
 
'Tope Teni Seragu':
The unique characteristics of an ilkal saree is it's 'Tope Teni Seragu' or the design of the pallu portion. Tope Teni design has been regarded as Karnataka's state symbol and is greatly respected.
The pallu is made separately and involves the joining of the body warp with the pallu warp with a series of loops. This technique is exclusively used in Ilkal and has similarities with the koorvai technique of Tamil Nadu. Preparatory work requires 2-3 artisans while the weaving process normally requires 1 person. Production can take upto 7 days on a handloom.
 
Saree has its own blouse fabric. 
 
* This product has been woven on a handloom by the weaver and may have slight irregularities that are a natural outcome due to the human involvement in weaving a unique handcrafted product without any electrical power. The colours may fade or bleed due to the traditional dyeing method employed.
* There may be slight differences in color of the actual product due to lighting conditions during photography.