Ilkal saree takes its name from the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, india. The peculiar characteristic of the saree is joining the body warp with the pallu warp, which is locally called as TOPE TENI. The technique is used exclusively at Ilkal. Warp threads for body, border and pallu are prepared separately.
The Ilkal saree is presumed to have originated in Maharashtra during the 8th Century AD. The town is named after the Kannada translation of the word 'lakallu', meaning slope. It is a direct reference to its levelled and hilly surroundings.
length of the saree - 5.5 metres (no blouse)
The wooden 'Gundumani' choker is not included in the price. It's available for sale in this website.
Please note that the colour of the actual saree may vary a bit from the pic on the website.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Handwash is best for handloom sarees. Can starch if needed.