Ilkal Handloom Saree Cream Cotton Black Silk Pallu

Handwoven Ilkal saree from Bagalkot north Karnataka Cream cotton body in fine black checks black silk pallu banded ivory ending in white tope teni temple tips Test for real handloom feel the join where cotton meets silk Ilkal s tope teni loops body warp and pallu warp by hand leaving a slight ridge no powerloom can make The temple tip motifs vary by a thread never laser precise Office days evening gatherings festive lunches Pair with a black silk or deep red blouse