Ikat
Pochampally Single Ikat Cotton Sari
“An exquisite handwoven Gadwal silk sari traditionally crafted in the Gadwal village of Telangana.”
The sari is paired with an intricate woven zari border and pallu (end-piece). The body of the sari is densely adorned with gold zari patterns inspired by nature including lotus blossoms, flowers and foliage alongside traditional mango motifs.
The rich pallu features elaborate zari work starting with a row of mango motifs woven in gold zari followed by two bands mirroring the border pattern. These bands are placed at a distance to form a rectangular compartment densely embroidered with squares arranged diagonally in the checkerboard pattern.
The precision and complex workmanship on high quality silk, combined with a brilliant colour palette give the sari an unparalleled luxurious feel. Despite the extensive use of gold zari the sari maintains an unrivalled softness, shine and comfort.
Gateway; sacred geometry of the south. Identified across the border and pallu of this object.
Open motif entryCosmic order; mathematical harmony in weave. Identified across the woven ground of this object.
Open motif entrySeveral of India's painted-textile traditions descend directly from ritual wall and floor art: Madhubani from the Mithila murals of Bihar, Warli from the Adivasi wall paintings of Maharashtra, Sohrai from the harvest art of eastern India. Applied to silk and cotton with natural pigments and bamboo or twig pens, they carry a graphic, narrative density unlike any woven design.