Ikat
Pochampally Single Ikat Cotton Sari
“This single ikat silk sari from Pochampally, inspired by patola designs, seamlessly weaves together the beauty of nature, the majestic presence of animals, and the rich heritage of patola craftsmanship.”
The border comes alive with regal elephants, graceful peacocks, and delicate florals in vibrant hues. The body of the sari showcases a harmonious arrangement of diffused diamond patterns in orange.
One lengthwise side features gold zari kaddi bands that divide the border into three distinct sections, while the other side has a plain border with two gold zari kaddi bands. The border is edged with a row of temple motifs.
The pallu (end-piece) is narrow and adorned with two rows of bird motifs moving in opposite directions, adding to the sari’s charm.
Royalty, strength, ceremonial power. Identified across the pallu panel of this object.
Open motif entryCosmic order; mathematical harmony in weave. Identified across the woven ground of this object.
Open motif entryResist dyeing protects chosen areas of cloth from the dye bath — with wax, mud paste, or tightly tied thread — so that pattern emerges as negative space. Gujarat's Ajrakh layers mud and lime resists across as many as sixteen stages; Rajasthani Bandhani ties thousands of minute points; Batik draws its lines in molten wax.