Maroon Silk Ikat Sari

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Yet another sari in the ikat tradition. This ikat sari comes from the Andhra Ikat weaving town of Pochampalli, and this is the most basic of the ikat weave that is done there. This sari comes under the single ikat weaving technique. Pochampalli saris are the ikats woven in Andhra Pradesh. Ikat saris are a tradition, where the yarn to be woven is dyed before being set on the loom. There are three distinct ikat weaving techniques in India the Gujarati Patola, the Andhra Pochampaalis and the Orissa Sambalpuris. Andhra Pochampallis are today mostly woven in silks, though there is some cotton woven even now.

The body is in plain maroon color with an interesting temple border. The silk used is very light and hence it is very easy and comfortable to sport this sari. The temple border is inspired from the earlier temple weaving traditions in South India. The Pallav is woven with rangoli pattern, another auspicious symbol of the Hindu ritual life. These bold designs are woven in green, red and black.

This description by Bhanupriya

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