Ikat sarees the most popular silk sarees worldwide

Ikat sarees and Silk sarees are very popular worldwide. Though both Ikat and Silk both are indigenous of two of India’s neighboring countries (Indonesia and China respectively), India has very well incorporated both of these to suit its clothing industry.

Boggled by the different types of traditional sarees available? Wondering where to buy one?? I’m Lakshmi here with two very famous types of sarees Ikat and silk. Read on to know more also visit the website:

Ikat Saree:

Ikat or Ikkat is a word derived from the Indonesian word mengikat which translates to ‘to tie’ in English. Ikat is the process of resistance dyeing that is used extensively in textile industry to create patterns. It is a process similar to tie-dye.

While dyeing an Ikat Saree, threads that do not allow dye penetration are tied in such a way that we get the desired patterns. When dyeing is finished treads are removed and colorful Ikat patterns are obtained on the saree.

In India the techniques of Ikat became very popular and it soon obtained local recognition. Pochampalli (Andra Pradesh) and Bhandhini (Gujrat) are some of the local adaptation of the original Ikat design.

Silk Saree:

Silk is a natural protein fiber that is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of silkworms. This fiber can be woven into one of the world’s finest fabric, silk. Silk was first developed in Ancient China in 3500 BC.

But today India is the second largest producer of silk after China. India is also the largest consumer of silk. A Silk Saree is considered as auspicious and is worn as a symbol of royalty.

Contemporary Ikat sarees and Silk sarees:

Ikat and silk sarees have been given a modern touch to help it gain worldwide acceptance. These age old processes of fabric processing have under gone a tremendous change in terms of design.

An Ikat Saree now has more vibrant in colour, the patterns are finer and the techniques now more advance to produce more complex designs. Similarly the silk saree also has evolved over time. It is now finer, softer, more lustrous, the designs modern and newer techniques to dye.

There is also the Ikat Silk Saree, where the process of Ikat dyeing is used to dye silk fabric. An Ikat silk saree is has very attractive colours, a very fine fabric and a very graceful appearance. This saree is the culmination of one of best techniques of dyeing and the  best hand woven fabric.

The evolution of Ikat sarees and silk sarees with time to suit the modern day needs of the world has not only helped them maintained their position in the ever changing cycles of style and fashion but has also helped it develop as a trend setter.