{"product_id":"ilkal-handloom-cotton-tiered-dress-in-magenta-amp-gold-devi-ek-dori-handloom-ilkal-weave-pure-cotton-embellished-neckline-high-low-hem-free-size-ready-to-ship","title":"Ilkal Handloom Cotton Tiered Dress in Magenta \u0026amp; Gold | ‘Devi’ | Ek Dori  Handloom Ilkal Weave | Pure Cotton | Embellished Neckline | High-Low Hem | Free Size | Ready to Ship","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eIlkal Handloom Cotton Tiered Dress in Magenta \u0026amp; Gold | ‘Devi’ | Ek Dori\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandloom Ilkal Weave | Pure Cotton | Embellished Neckline | High-Low Hem | Free Size | Ready to Ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome fabrics carry the weight of a whole culture in their threads. Ilkal is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDevi\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehandloom Ilkal cotton tiered dress\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewith a silk yoke\u003c\/strong\u003e that is nothing short of a love letter to one of Karnataka’s most treasured weaving traditions. Deep \u003cstrong\u003emagenta and gold woven stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ein silk\u003c\/strong\u003e run the length of the dress body — the characteristic fine check patterns of Ilkal weave catching light with a subtle sheen that only handloom can produce. At the \u003cstrong\u003ebody, a bold purple and gold vertical stripe panel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ein silk\u003c\/strong\u003e commands the front, framed by the finer magenta check on either side. At the \u003cstrong\u003ehem, a deep gold Ilkal border\u003c\/strong\u003e — the defining motif of this weave — anchors the entire dress in pure weaving tradition. The generous \u003cstrong\u003etiered skirt\u003c\/strong\u003e fans out in sweeping layers that move like a classical dance costume and photograph like a painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis dress doesn’t reference tradition. It \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e tradition — worn on a modern woman’s terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlkal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a centuries-old handloom weaving tradition from Ilkal town in Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Its signature lies in a unique joining technique called \u003cem\u003etope teni\u003c\/em\u003e — where the body and the border of the fabric are woven separately and then joined on the loom, creating a distinct, structured border that is entirely characteristic of this weave. The \u003cstrong\u003egold temple border\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fine \u003cstrong\u003echecked body\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003elustrous warp threads\u003c\/strong\u003e that give Ilkal its characteristic sheen are all present here — woven entirely by hand on a traditional pit loom by artisan weavers keeping a 500-year-old tradition alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn a tiered high-low dress, this weave is revelatory — the structured Ilkal border at the hem becomes a design feature of extraordinary beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure handloom Ilkal cotton, the striped yoke is in silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Ilkal handloom weave — Karnataka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep magenta with gold woven stripes | Purple and gold vertical stripe body panel | Deep gold Ilkal temple border at hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiered, voluminous with high-low hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeckline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round gathered neck with embellishment detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-quarter sleeves with gold Ilkal border cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silk yoke has lining, the dress body has no linng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eGarment Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest: 54 inches \u003cem\u003e(fits up to 50 inch chest comfortably)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength Front: 45 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength Back: 50 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eIlkal weave on a tiered dress\u003c\/strong\u003e — the structured gold temple border of Ilkal at the hem of a sweeping tiered skirt is a design decision of genuine brilliance; tradition and modernity in perfect balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eThe colour story\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep magenta, royal purple and burnished gold is a combination that is simultaneously regal, festive and deeply rooted in South Indian textile heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eThe purple stripe body panel\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold, vertical and luminous against the finer magenta stripe in silk; it gives the dress a graphic, contemporary energy that keeps it from ever feeling costume-like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eThe gold border — everywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e — at the hem, at the cuffs, woven into the body; the gold threads catch light constantly and give this dress an inner luminosity that photographs at every angle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003ePure handloom cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e — breathable, structured and comfortable; this fabric has the slight stiffness and rustle of authentic handloom that softens beautifully with wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eThat tiered sweep\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Ilkal border running the full circumference of the tiered hem creates a visual finish of extraordinary richness; mid-movement this dress is genuinely spectacular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eFree size\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gathered, tiered construction flatters every body type effortlessly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eA Note on Handloom Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery thread of this dress was woven by hand on a traditional pit loom. The characteristic slight irregularities in the weave, minor variations in stripe width and the natural texture of handloom cotton are the \u003cstrong\u003eliving signatures of authentic craft\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not a printed imitation of Ilkal — it is the real thing, woven in Ilkal town by artisan weavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour variation of up to 10% may occur due to lighting and screen settings. All photographs are of the actual product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReady to ship — dispatched within \u003cstrong\u003e2 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e of confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst 2 washes: \u003cstrong\u003eDry clean only\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(preserves the gold woven threads and handloom structure)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubsequent washes: \u003cstrong\u003eHand wash separately in cold water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring | The gold threads are delicate — handle with care | Store folded in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ek Dori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47721031106649,"sku":null,"price":6450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/3864\/files\/ajrakh_red_flower_dress_7.png?v=1793704177","url":"https:\/\/www.ekdori.com\/products\/ilkal-handloom-cotton-tiered-dress-in-magenta-amp-gold-devi-ek-dori-handloom-ilkal-weave-pure-cotton-embellished-neckline-high-low-hem-free-size-ready-to-ship","provider":"Ek Dori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}