Collection: ILKAL SAREES

Ilkal Sarees can be traced back to 600 AD and continues to be woven, worn, and celebrated even today. Ilkal sarees are a staple wear of the women of North Karnataka. The name Karnataka comes from black cotton soil on which cotton is grown, to make these sarees. With over a 1,000-year history, the weave has gone through several changes. The goddesses have adorned the weave, several royal seamstresses and weavers have changed the design palette, and hundreds of dark colors have been tried. This weave is so soft that pre-worn Ilkal sarees are often used a soft bedding for newborn babies, to cradle them to sleep. Such is the versatility of the weave. The markets are flooded with machine-made, synthetic look-alikes. 

We, at Aasiwun, however, strive to get to your, sarees weaved using traditional methods and natural fibers. That is why, our sarees are made of cotton and only a little viscose goes into the making of the borders. The characteristic pallu is made from pure silk. Hundreds of women have draped this saree. Come explore our collection of hand-loom Ilkal sarees