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Karnataka Handlooms — Ilkal, Molakalmuru, Udupi & Melkote weaves, several GI-tagged.

Karnataka Handlooms

Karnataka has a rich handloom tradition dating back centuries, famous for distinct Geographical Indication (GI) tagged weaves like Ilkal, Udupi, and Molakalmuru sarees, as well as Kasuti embroidery and Sandur Lambani Embroidery.

Printed Silk Handloom Sarees

Printed Silk Handloom Sarees

Vibrant designs printed on Silk, woven on handlooms via screens or digital technology.

Material: Silk

Traditional Silk Handloom Sarees

Traditional Silk Handloom Sarees

Distinct designs of zari of Molakalmuru, Chintamani, Anekal etc., preserved for years, woven on handloom silk sarees.

Material: Silk

Ilkal GI-Tagged Handloom Sarees

Ilkal GI-Tagged Handloom Sarees

Ancient temple designs of Ilkal woven on Handloom cloth made of Cotton/mix of Cotton and art-silk/mix of Cotton and silk.

Material: Cotton / Silk mix

Udupi Sarees, GI tagged

Udupi Sarees, GI tagged

Woven by temple-town weavers of Udupi on pit looms, these cotton sarees are known for their lightweight drape and temple borders.

Material: Cotton

Melkote Panche Shalya

Melkote Panche Shalya

Melkote Panche and Shalya in silk with a gold zari border, woven for temple and ceremonial wear.

Material: Pure silk