Royale-Lilac Handloom Paan Patola Sari from Patan with Ikat Weave

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Royale-Lilac Handloom Paan Patola Sari from Patan with Ikat Weave

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Name: Royale-Lilac Handloom Paan Patola Sari from Patan with Ikat Weave
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: SDO58
Price: 355.00 USD
Availability: InStock

CA$507

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Specifications

	SDO58
	Pure Silk
	Blouse/Underskirt Tailormade to Size

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	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
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Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
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100% Handmade

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MADE IN INDIA.

A Symphony of Silk and Tradition: The Royale-Lilac Paan Patola Sari

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Indian textile artistry with this exquisite Royale-Lilac Handloom Paan Patola Sari. Hailing from the historically significant weaving hub of Patan, renowned for its intricate silk creations, this sari is a testament to centuries-old craftsmanship. Woven from the finest pure silk, it drapes with unparalleled grace, offering a luxurious feel against the skin. The vibrant hue of royale-lilac serves as a captivating canvas for the meticulously crafted Paan Patola motifs, a design inspired by the sacred betel leaf, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.

The Intricate Art of Ikat

The defining feature of this magnificent sari is its intricate Ikat weave. This ancient technique involves resist-dyeing the threads before they are woven, creating a unique, blurred, and mesmerizing pattern. The Ikat weave in this Paan Patola sari is executed with masterful precision, resulting in geometric diamond shapes and delicate floral-like formations that appear to float on the fabric. The interplay of colors within the motif, featuring shades of pink, yellow, green, and brown against the dominant lilac, creates a visual depth that is both striking and harmonious. The borders are adorned with contrasting bands of vibrant pink and a delicate weave, further enhancing the sari's allure.

A Heirloom in the Making

This handloom sari is more than just an garment; it's a piece of heritage. Each thread is carefully chosen and woven by skilled artisans, a process that requires immense patience and dedication. The traditional motifs and the use of pure silk connect you to a lineage of weavers who have preserved this art form for generations. The quality of the silk ensures longevity, making this sari a treasured possession that can be passed down through the family. It is perfect for special occasions, weddings, festivals, or any event where you wish to make a sophisticated and culturally rich statement. The natural sheen of the silk will catch the light beautifully, ensuring you are the center of attention.

Elegance Redefined: Styling and Versatility

The Royale-Lilac Paan Patola Sari offers remarkable versatility in styling. Its inherent grandeur means it requires minimal adornment to make a powerful impact. Pair it with traditional gold jewelry for a classic look, or opt for contemporary silver pieces to add a modern twist. The intricate patterns are captivating enough to stand on their own, allowing for a sophisticated and elegant silhouette. The fabric's natural lustre and the vibrant color palette make it suitable for both daytime events and evening soirées. The sari comes with the assurance of a blouse and underskirt tailor-made to size, ensuring a perfect and comfortable fit, allowing you to focus on radiating confidence and grace.

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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