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Ilkal Saree: Weaving and History by Neelima Khandelwal is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Ilkal sarees originate from Ilkal town in Karnataka. They are made with art silk or silk warp and cotton or silk weft. The unique feature is the contrast colored red and white pallu. The making process has three steps - dyeing yarns using cold or hot water methods, handloom or powerloom weaving, and packaging. Tools include looms, shuttles, bobbins and raw materials are silk, art silk and cotton yarns. Finished products have distinctive checks and patterns in the body like ragavali, kaddi chikki and jabra p
- Author
- Neelima Khandelwal
- Language
- EN