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Origin of Ikkat

Ikat is an elaborate dying process done with silk or cotton fabrics.They have gained popularity across the globe because of the style, art and designs.Ikat patterns are dyed and binded into the threads before cloth is weaved. The weaving process of Ikat saree is complicated and requires skilled and experienced laborers to produce intricate patterns.The word ‘ikat’ is derived from the Indonesian language and was first used in south and south-east Asia.Now,Ikat is prevalent in 3 states in India namely, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa.These sarees online are available at Cbazaar with good quality and patterns.

Making of Ikkat saree

The tools required for carrying out the process are – Pick, scissors, dye vats, rubber bands, or other tying material to resist dye.Traditionally, colors from plants, flowers, and barks of trees were used as dyes in the process. But in recent times, the increase in demand for Ikat has fueled the need to use chemical dyes as well. Ikats are normally of two types,single ikat, where only the warp is tie-dyed and interwoven with the weft, which is either uncoloured or has only one basic colour. Double ikats where both, warp and weft are tie-dyed and positioned in such a way that they work together to create the specific design with that signature bleed. Pochampally ikat saree making uses double ikat.

Orissa Ikat sarees

They have appealed to the tastes of celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Vidya Balan. Renowned international fashion designer’s world over like Missioni and Jhane Barnes have taken inspiration from the Orissa Ikat designs and successfully used the same in their works. Powerful women of politics like Pratiba Patil and Nirmala Sitaraman are often spotted wearing the orissa ikkat saree.

Pochampally Ikat sarees

Pochampally ikat, is a type of saree that finds its origin in a small town of Andhra Pradesh, Bhoodan Pochampally.Pochampally Ikat saree is usually designed with attractive geometrical patterns,bold choice of colors, designs, patterns and If you look at the design directly it can actually have a hypnotizing effect. Usually made of cotton and silk, these Ikat sarees have a slight gloss and are adorned with heavy thread bordering and pallus. This type of saree made with Silk is worn at weddings as they make a perfect looking Indian wedding saree and even at anniversaries.

Ways to flaunt an Ikkat saree

Due to its simplistic yet comfortable look that this saree offers,team it with a high neck or even sleeveless plain blouses which would just elevate the patterns and make you stand out.A decent lower hair bun or French plaints will look simple and pretty. Minimal jewellery and a nude makeup look is all it takes to look great in an ikkat saree.