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Make this Monday magical via #Saris_A2Z as we speak about the 'I' saris..

The sari in this photoshoot is my mom's sari, which she bought for my shaadi. Loved the feel of it so much keep it as a loving memory. It still smells of her🌹

Now for some wiki gyan on ikats....

"Ikat patterning is done by first dying the threads according to the pattern layout. As the sari is woven the pattern emerges. It's never quite millimeter in sync giving it the delightful jaggy look that bestows ikat work some of it's charm, as does it's bold geometric ornament

ikats are exceptionally well executed examples of handicraft. Ikat's uniqueness lies in the transfer of intricate design and colouring onto warp and weft threads first and then weave them together. The fabric is cotton, silk and sico - a mix of exquisite silk and cotton. the colours are from natural sources.  Among all the age-old weaves that are being subject to a revival, Ikat saris are making a major come-back all flaunting them with much oomph and elan."

Bold and luxurious are the words that would strike one’s mind on seeing the kaleidoscopic Ikat's. One of the oldest weaving styles in the world, Ikat weaves are outstanding in their appeal and beauty. Lately, this unique weaving pattern is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Needless to say, it is always interesting to have something funky in your wardrobe and exotic in your home, and Ikat print allows you to enjoy both the elements in one weave. 

The ikat  print in the olden days was a symbol of elite class. The intricacies involved in the making of ikat print were so minute that people of the bygone era believed that the ikat weave possessed magical powers.  Ikat woven fabrics were considered a symbol of status and wealth and so were traded as currency along the Silk Route in the 19th century. 

"Double ikat weaving is mainly done in Gujrat and is considered as one of the most exquisite examples of craftsmanship. It usually takes 6 months to 1 year to complete one sari and the lavish price range of this sari begins from Rs. 50, 000 and goes up to 7-8 lacs effortlessly. As these saris are becoming rare, do get yours before it's too late!"

Deepali shares for letter 'I'..

Deepali thanks so much for this piece of information!

Ilkal saree hails from the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The uniqueness of the sari stems from weaving the warp in cotton and those in the pallav and the border area in art silk or pure silk. This means that the warp of each and every sari has to be prepared specially. The warp threads of the body and warp threads of the pallav and borders are linked together by loops locally addressed as “Topa Teni” Technique. The length of the pallav varies between 17 to 27 inches. These saris are produced in three different lengths 6, 8 and 9 meters. Reds, Maroons, and bright colors dominate the Ikkal Saris. These saris were initially used as daily wear saris by the women in Bellary making them glow in the sun while working in the fields. The body of these saris generally has checks, stripes or rectangles and the pallavs has length wise color bands known locally as “Paras” or “Gaadi” running across them."