Kasuti Hand Embroidered Ilkal Handloom Saree — Karnataka Heritage

Draped in the quiet confidence of a master weaver's craft, this saree is woven in the authentic Ilkal handloom tradition  one of Karnataka's most celebrated GI-tagged weaves. The deep forest green body is woven in Ilkal's signature cotton-silk blend, its surface alive with an all-over geometric lattice characteristic of the weave. The rich pallu unfolds in a tapestry of intricate motifs in warm earth tones with gold zari accents that catch the light with every movement  the hallmark contrast border and pallu that define every true Ilkal saree. Layered over this is the art of Kasuti hand embroidery  Karnataka's most revered needlework tradition  worked in fine thread using the traditional running stitch to create patterns passed down through generations of artisan families. Weave: Ilkal handloom (GI-tagged, Karnataka) Fabric: Cotton-silk blend with contrast silk pallu Embroidery: Kasuti hand embroidery Colour: Forest green with rust-gold border and pallu Includes: Saree with unstitched hand embroidered blouse piece Blouse: Hand Embroidered cotton-silk in matching green check and patches of embroidery for the sleeves Care: Dry clean only; store folded in muslin Craft origin: Ilkal, Karnataka, India Made to order — handcrafted by Ilkal artisans. Please allow 4–6 weeks for completion.