Multi-Colored Ikat Sari from Pochampally with Hand-Woven Elephants

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Multi-Colored Ikat Sari from Pochampally with Hand-Woven Elephants

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Name: Multi-Colored Ikat Sari from Pochampally with Hand-Woven Elephants
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: SDA18
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	SDA18
	Pure Cotton-Silk
	Blouse/Underskirt Tailormade to Size

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A Symphony of Color and Craftsmanship

Immerse yourself in the vibrant artistry of this Pochampally Ikat sari, a masterpiece woven with a rich heritage and a captivating design. This exquisite piece showcases the traditional Ikat weaving technique, renowned for its intricate patterns created by resist-dyeing threads before they are woven. The result is a stunning visual tapestry, where colors blend and merge in a dance of geometric and abstract motifs.

Vibrant Hues and Majestic Motifs

The sari is a celebration of color, featuring a harmonious blend of bold yellows, serene blues, deep purples, and creamy whites. These striking hues are artfully arranged in horizontal bands and geometric patterns, creating a dynamic and visually appealing aesthetic. Adding a touch of regal charm, the sari is adorned with exquisitely hand-woven elephants, a symbol of strength, wisdom, and prosperity. These majestic creatures are subtly integrated into the design, enhancing the sari's allure and lending it a touch of traditional grandeur. The interplay of colors and motifs makes this sari a true statement piece, perfect for any special occasion.

The Essence of Pure Cotton-Silk

Crafted from pure cotton-silk, this sari offers the best of both worlds. The natural breathability and soft texture of cotton are combined with the luxurious sheen and drape of silk, creating a fabric that is both comfortable and elegant. The cotton-silk blend ensures that the sari feels light and airy against the skin, making it ideal for extended wear. Its smooth finish catches the light beautifully, accentuating the intricate Ikat patterns and the subtle shimmer of the silk. This premium fabric choice elevates the sari from a mere garment to a wearable work of art, promising both comfort and a sophisticated presence.

Tailored for Perfect Fit and Presentation

Understanding that a sari is as much about the draping as the fabric itself, this offering includes a blouse and underskirt, thoughtfully tailormade to your size. This ensures a perfect fit, allowing the sari to drape elegantly and showcase its intricate patterns to their full potential. The ready-to-wear components eliminate the need for separate tailoring, providing a seamless and convenient experience. Embrace the beauty and tradition of Indian textiles with this meticulously crafted Pochampally Ikat sari, a timeless addition to any discerning wardrobe.

Weaving a story: The Making of an Ikat Saree

Ikat textile is not an indigenous art that originated from India but it is believed to have come from Indonesia and other countries such as Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. The word “Ikat” has come from the Malaysian/Indonesian word Mengikat which refers to tying a bundle of yarn or threads together. The weaving style of Ikat sarees is special and unique. Although the motifs and patterns on these sarees may look simpler, it involves a complex weaving technique that gives a distinctive look to them. Ikat sarees are much loved in India for they add grace and elegance to a woman's overall beauty. The Ikat textile art has been practiced in India for over a thousand years and in recent years or decades, it has majorly developed in three states which are Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Gujarat. Eventually, these regions evolved their own style of designing and weaving Ikat sarees so much so that they are in high demand even in the international fashion world.

The characteristic designs of Ikat sarees are little blurred, multicolored and complex or complicated patterns, and the most common motifs are squares, hearts, paisleys, hexagons, diamonds, etc. The process of producing Ikat patterns requires hard labor and is usually done by skilled and experienced artisans. The steps involved in the process are as mentioned below:

1. Yarns are tied and dyed

Ikat patterns are developed by a special technique called the resist dyeing method. In Ikat art, instead of producing designs on fabric or the finished cloth, they are formed in yarn made of either cotton or silk. In the first step, the yarns are tied in a bundle and are wrapped or folded around a horizontal and/or vertical axis. The bundle is covered with wax or some other dye-resistant material with the desired pattern and the required color is applied. This process (tying and dyeing) is repeated several times until all the colors required are applied to complete the design.

2. Yarns are spun

Now the dyed yarns are dried and spun using the winding machine. Then the required length of yarn is cut off from the spinning machine and is ready to be woven into fabric.

3. Weaving is done

Once the yarn is dyed, the threads are unbundled and wound onto the loom as warp (longitudinal yarns) and weft (latitudinal yarns). The yarns are aligned properly in a way that the exact desired patterns and motifs are obtained. Thin bamboo strips are lashed to the threads to avoid their tangling or slipping as the loom is geared up to weave them. The designs that are formed out of the dyed yarns appear blurred rather than clear or sharp and this is the most important and main trait of Ikat sarees.

Since Ikat designs are created by directly dyeing the yarns rather than the cloth, they are formed on both sides and hence there is no need of giving a special finish to the saree. Ikat sarees come in many varieties of designs and patterns. Simple patterned sarees may take between 20 to 30 days to complete while the process may even go on for months to produce a detailed saree. Ikat sarees remain one of the most sought-after sarees among Indian women and their love for these is only increasing day by day.

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