Traditional Elegance. Hand Woven Ikat Ethnic Kurta / Dress - Purple
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Traditional Elegance. Hand Woven Ikat Ethnic Kurta / Dress - Purple
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A picture of class and elegance in this lovely, comfortable ethnic kurta that also doubles as a beautiful dress! Tailored in a lovely, flowing style and beautifully embellished with Zardozi hand embroidery, this Kurta/ Dress has been made from traditional Ilkal fabric with a cotton body and an art silk zari border and a comfortable soft mul lining. Perfect for light festive occasions any time of the day or night! Sustainable, responsible clothing from our 'Craft Connect Collection - The Karigari Edit'. Smart and classy styles and silhouettes that stand out. NOTE: To help you get the best fit for this garment, we would strongly recommend you study the size guide carefully. For customised alterations, kindly contact us on +91 9311227797 once you have placed your order, to help us serve you better.
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Product Details
Material : Cotton
Craft : Ikat Weaving
State : Andhra Pradesh
Country of Origin : India
Colour : Purple & Red
Measurements : Please see size guide
Product weight : 450 Grams
Special Attention : Hand Processed Garments. Please Allow For Minor Crafting Defects.
Shipping Info : Dispatched in 8-10 business days. Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery.
UOM : Set
Ikat Weaving
Ikat weaving is an ancient craft with deep roots in India and early evidence proves its existence, with references in Buddhist texts to depiction in murals of the famous Ajanta Caves dating back to a period between the 2nd century BC to 7th Century AD. Given the evidence of existence of the craft in various parts of Asia demonstrating strong ikat traditions suggesting its possible origins, it probably developed in various regions independently. It is quite possible the craft may have travelled to south east Asia via trade routes, also taking root in countries like Indonesia. The name Ikat means to ‘bind’ in Indonesia, a technique used to create unique textile patterns by resist dyeing sections of the yarns prior to weaving the fabric. Some distinctive features of Ikat fabric is that both sides of the fabric carry the same pattern with a blurred appearance to the edges of the pattern. In Ikat, the resist is formed by binding individual yarns in a desired pattern before it is dyed. Patterns can be variated just by shifting the bindings and changing the colour of the dye. This process may be repeated multiple times to produce elaborate, multicoloured patterns, after which the yarn is woven into fabric. In other resist-dyeing techniques like Tie & Dye or Batik, the resist is applied to the woven cloth, whereas in ikat the resist is applied to the yarns before they are woven into cloth. Major Ikat weaving regions in India include Orissa, Andhra Pradesh / Telengana & Gujarat, with a unique identity to each of the weaves.
