Ikkat Silk Sarees a Style Statement on All Occasions

Categorically there are two types of Ikkat silk sarees, single-ikkat, and double-ikkat saree. While both techniques are unique in their respective ways, the double-Ikkat is a rare type of creation. This unique type is a brilliant choice for women who love elegance and style. If you still know that ikkat silk sarees are famous then let me tell you this that Ikkat dresses are also in the same way popular and on-demand. However, for the festive season saree is the only preferable attire that a woman loves to be in.

Ikkat silk saree from Andhra Pradesh/Telangana:

In this type of ikkat, the saree is not just weaved, dyed, and tied but also treated with a special type of oil to give it a shine. This is typically a double ikkat where both warp and weft are used with geometrical shapes on it.

Intricate geometrical shape designs:

Ikkat silk saree is an ideal fabric for any festive. There are varied designs of which diamond shape is one most common and widely purchased. The saree is mainly important as the weaving technique is unlike the other sarees. Square is the base of the ikkat silk or any ikkat saree which is modified as hexagon, rectangle, diamonds, etc.

Ikkat silk sarees from Odisha:

This type is different where the designs are mostly based on animal motifs and curvilinear patterns. Here, the tied- -dyed yarns are arranged in the weaver’s loom in a design, and then the solid colored weft yarns are put in. This is an old practice of weaving ikkat and popular in Indonesia as well. On the silk fabric, this will bring out the vibrance of the material.

Pasapalli or Sambhalpuri Ikkat silk sarees:

This is the most famous and gorgeous of all ikkat sarees. The name comes from the design which resembles a board game or pasa as known in earlier days. The broad designs flourish well in the textile.

Rajkot Patola:

This form of ikkat saree is less expensive and low on richness. Comfortable to drape in and with the low cost this is an ideal saree for regular use.