Slay the Saree Game with Iikal saree of Karnataka

Have you ever heard about ‘Colour Psychology’?

This subject is often learned in university by advanced designers.

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But before the concept became an indispensable part of the modern design for fine arts or other designing students, the weavers from Bagalkot district, karnataka has already mastered it through their passion.

Centuries back, when weavers didn’t have any bookish knowledge or the proven format of colour contrasting. They used to make sarees in bluish black Chandeshkhali with the Peacock green contrast.

That’s the beauty of Ikkal Saree. Where the unique colour contrast not only make you eye’s spark but also your soul.

In modern fashion, Ikkal may not be a familiar name to you, like Kanjivaram and Baluchori. But this fabric is the echo of the 8th-century Bagalkot of Karnataka. 

What is the speciality of an Iikal saree?

What makes an Ilkal saree an "Ilkal"? 

It’s all about the ‘Tope Teni’ format, where the border slowly dissolves in the body of the saree.

This border -to- body transition makes the saree look so special that it catches the eye of the jahur’s eyes.

The decorative end of the body is also woven separately, then joined using a unique interlocking loop. 

On the handloom, this requires three shuttles and a level of coordination of two weavers to make an iconic piece of Ikkal.

While buying the saree, if you also look for keen detailing of the saree, then ikkal is made for you.

How are Iikal sarees woven?

Gdidhadi, the railway compartment design, the floral cotton flower motifs and the parallel line designs are the main motifs drawn on the saree.

Apart from that, the ‘Paraspeth’, the diamond design motifs and the Venkiparas, the zigzag pattern borders are also traditional designs inspired by the ancient gold armlets. 

Before a single thread is thrown to start the weave, there’s the prep. Silk yarns are sized in the early morning hours with a natural gum, called Saras. Then the cotton gets a treatment of jowar flour and oil. It’s a messy, methodical process. 

Most Ilkals are born on "pit looms". literally these looms are set into a pit in the ground by using a barrel-dobby mechanism. And this loom helps to create intricate extra-wrap ornamentations on the saree. 

FAQs

1. What is the difference between a Khann saree and an Iikal saree?

Iikal cotton saree has a bold border, and the Khann saree has a very narrow border.

2. Which kind of Iikal saree is now famous?

Iikal silk and Iikal saree cotton are the most famous Iikal sarees now trending in the market.

3. Is the Iikal saree online available?

Yes, if you search for 'iikal Karnataka' on Google, you will get a lot of options available online, where you can find the best ikkal wholesale options. 

4. What is the iikal saree price?

Iikal weave is the primary factor that determines the price of the saree. But one Iikal saree's price starts from 5k and goes up to 5k.