'HONNEMARADU' Handwoven Ilkal Pure Cotton Saree
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The Saree
An exquisite masterclass in clean architecture and everyday drapeability, the body of the saree is woven from fine, breathable pure cotton. The base is a sophisticated steel grey with subtle powder-blue undertones, beautifully intersected by a vibrant, architectural grid of multi-coloured micro-checks in shades of candy pink, bright azure blue, and soft yellow. Framing this intricately patterned body is a classic hand-woven Paras border. The border features a rich, solid crimson red base colour. Layered prominently on top of this red base is a broad, striking mustard-yellow band intricately woven with a dark green geometric, Chikki Paras border, flanked by fine white and dark green pinstripes. Crafted from a premium art silk (viscose rayon) and cotton mix, this heavy crimson border runs elegantly along the sides of the pure cotton fabric, adding a dignified, structured drape to the silhouette.
The Pallu
The magnificent pallu is woven from pure mulberry silk, showcasing the authentic, storied Topi Teni weaving art. Using this traditional interlocking warp technique, the luxurious pure silk pallu is masterfully joined directly to the checkered cotton body of the saree. It transitions dynamically into a dramatic, deep black block adorned with traditional silver-grey/white ikat-like temple towers (tope), before culminating in a layout of alternating silver-white and black horizontal bands.
The Blouse
Comes with a matching running pure cotton fabric piece in steel grey with the same multi-coloured micro-checks, accented by the crimson red Paras borders for the sleeves to create a highly sophisticated, complete look.
Product Details
Material: Premium Pure Cotton Body | Pure Mulberry Silk Pallu | Art Silk (Viscose Rayon) & Cotton Mix Borders
Weaving Technique: Authentic Ilkal Weave with traditional Topi Teni (joint) technique
Colour Palette: Steel Grey, Powder Blue, Candy Pink, Crimson Red, Mustard Yellow, Dark Green, Deep Black and Silver-White
Border Type: Traditional Chikki Paras Border (~4 inches wide) on a deep purple base, topped with light blue/white micro-dots and mustard-yellow framing stripes
Length: 5.5 metres | Width: 46 inches
Blouse Piece: 75 cm (Running with matching silk borders)
Specifications & Care
Texture: Ultra-breathable, lightweight cotton body keeping you cool, paired with the luxurious, structured drape of a pure silk border and pallu.
Care Instructions: Dry clean only to maintain the structural integrity of the silk-to-cotton Topi Teni joint and the richness of the dyes.
Delivery: Dispatched and delivered within 3–8 business days from the date of your order.
Free shipping within India. Price includes 5% GST
Note from the Loom: This saree is a certified handloom masterpiece from the Ilkal cluster. The Topi Teni technique involves physically interlocking the silk warp of the pallu with the cotton warp of the body. Any minor slubs, tiny irregularities, or thread variations at the joint are prized characteristics of this highly intensive manual process.
Product Note: Being a handwoven product, slight variations in colour, weave, or design are natural and reflect the authentic beauty of handcrafted textiles. The blouses featured in the photoshoots are for representation purposes only and are not for sale.
Product Note
This is a completely handmade product from craftspeople and therefore, slight variations in colors or design may occur across pieces. Any slight irregularities are distinctive and inherent to the beauty of this creation due to the nature of the product. We have tried to capture the color in natural light, however there may be slight variations due to individual screen settings.
We hope you enjoy draping this wearable art which is truly a labor of love. Our weavers and artisans put in their utmost efforts and skills in making these products, which are a living testimony of our country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Shipping & Return
We ship across the globe.
Shipping is free within India for all our orders.
For all international orders, we charge the customer at actuals. We use DHL, Aramex or Fedex depending on the service availability and cost for the location.
We offer return within 3 days of receipt of the order if there is any major defect in the saree/ dupatta or sizing issues with blouses. Please note, no return is accepted for customized stitching orders of blouses or sarees for which fall/edging have been done or pre-order has been placed by the customer. Since these are handmade products, minor irregulaties in weaving or crafting will not be considered a defect, it is in fact a proof of the authenticity of the product.
More details are on the Return and Refund page.