Weaving of Ilkal saris is mostly an indoor activity. The beauty of Tope-teni seragu is further enhanced at times by weaving in its middle portion, yet another design known as ‘Kyadgi’. With above broad parameters the Ilkal saris differ in matters of size, nature and quality of yarn used for different portion of sari as also colour combination and combinations of designs on the borders and main body of the sari. Paraspet (Sub-divided into chikki paras and dodd paras).Gomi (more popularly known as Ilkal dadi).The design woven in the length wise borders are mainly three The saris that are made for bridal wear are made of a particular colour called Giri Kumukum which is associated with the sindhoor worn by the wives of the priests in this region. The colors traditionally used are pomegranate red, brilliant peacock green and parrot green. The sari is either made of cotton, or a mixture of cotton and silk or in pure silk. The border of the sari is very broad (4 to 6 inches) and red or maroon in colour and is made of different designs with ochre patterns. The end region of the pallu is made up of patterns of different shapes like hanige (comb), koti kammli (fort ramparts), toputenne (jowar) and rampa (mountain range). This pallu is usually made of red silk with white patterns. These saris are usually 9 yards in length and the pallu of the Ilkal sari (the part worn over the shoulder) carries designs of temple towers. The designs used in Kasuti reflect traditional patterns like palanquins, elephants and lotuses which are embroidered onto Ilkal saris. The distinctive feature of Ilkal saris is the use of a form of embroidery called Kasuti. ![]() The pallu threads and body threads are joined in loop technique, a unique method locally called TOPE TENI. In general, the length of the pallu will range 16" to 27". Thirdly border portion of warp is prepared, like the pallu warp, either art silk or pure silk and the colour used for pallu and on border will be one and the same. Similarly pallu warp is prepared separately either with art silk or pure silk depending upon the quality required. Warp threads for body are prepared separately. If anyone requires Ilkal sari one must prepare a warp for every sari. This technique is used exclusively at Ilkal. The peculiar characteristic of the sari is joining the body warp with the pallu warp which is locally called as TOPE TENI.
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