{"product_id":"bright-parrot-green-ilkal-saree-with-kasuti-embroidery","title":"Bright Parrot Green Ilkal Saree with Kasuti Embroidery","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"sd-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sd-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sd-p\"\u003eHandwoven in Ilkal, Bagalkot district, Karnataka, this vibrant parrot green cotton-silk saree is a rare confluence of two of Karnataka's greatest craft traditions — Ilkal weaving and Kasuti embroidery. The body is woven in a rich cotton-silk blend that drapes with effortless grace, while intricate Kasuti hand embroidery — a 13th-century folk art of precise geometric and floral stitching — is worked across the fabric by skilled artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sd-p\"\u003eThe crown of this saree is its Tope-Teni pure silk pallu — the non-negotiable hallmark of every authentic Ilkal saree. Using the traditional loop-join technique, the body and pallu are woven as separate pieces and interlocked along a single continuous thread, creating an unbreakable join no machine can replicate. The Tope-Teni Seragu stripe — red-and-white interlaced — is so culturally revered it is recognised as a Karnataka state symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sd-p\"\u003eAt Seere, this saree is sourced directly from the weaving and embroidery families of Ilkal — GI-tagged, ethically priced, and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sd-h\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sd-tbl-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"sd-tbl\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton Silk (body) + Pure Silk Tope-Teni Pallu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sd-gold\"\u003eIlkal weave + Kasuti hand embroidery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbroidery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sd-gold\"\u003eKasuti — 13th-century Karnataka folk art, geometric \u0026amp; floral motifs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTope-Teni loop-join pure silk pallu — authentic Ilkal hallmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGI Tag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"sd-gold\"\u003e? Yes — Ilkal saree GI protected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIlkal, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright parrot green with contrasting pallu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeddings, Festive, Cultural events, Celebrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaree Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4 metres × 44 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlouse Piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.80 metres contrast blouse piece included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWash Care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry clean only — preserve Kasuti embroidery and silk pallu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLk207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sd-h\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sd-faq-row\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"sd-q\"\u003eWhat is Kasuti embroidery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sd-ans\"\u003eKasuti is a traditional folk embroidery from Karnataka, practised since at least the 13th century. It uses a single thread to create intricate geometric and floral patterns — swans, elephants, palanquins, and temple towers — through four main stitches: gavanti, murgi, negi, and menthi. Each motif is worked without knotting, with the reverse side of the fabric as clean as the front. Kasuti embroidery on an Ilkal saree is the highest expression of Karnataka's textile heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"sd-faq-row\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"sd-q\"\u003eWhat is the Tope-Teni technique?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sd-ans\"\u003eTope-Teni is the defining hallmark of an authentic Ilkal saree. The body (cotton-silk) and pallu (pure silk) are woven as separate pieces, then interlocked using a loop technique along a single continuous thread. The Tope-Teni Seragu — the red-and-white stripe at the join — is recognised as a Karnataka state symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"sd-faq-row\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"sd-q\"\u003eWhat makes this saree different from a plain Ilkal saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sd-ans\"\u003eA plain Ilkal saree has the Tope-Teni pallu but no embroidery on the body. This saree combines the Ilkal weave with Kasuti hand embroidery — so the body itself is a canvas of intricate stitched motifs. This takes significantly more artisan time and skill, and is rarer than a plain Ilkal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"sd-faq-row\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"sd-q\"\u003eDoes this saree come with a blouse piece?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sd-ans\"\u003eYes — a contrast blouse piece of 0.80 metres is included. The contrasting blouse is traditional in Ilkal styling and enhances the visual drama of the Tope-Teni pallu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"sd-faq-row\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"sd-q\"\u003eWhat blouse colour suits a parrot green Ilkal saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sd-ans\"\u003eThe contrast blouse piece included with this saree is the traditional Ilkal pairing — use it for an authentic look. Alternatively, a gold, red, or magenta blouse provides bold contrast. A black blouse with gold thread gives a more dramatic festive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"sd-faq-row\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"sd-q\"\u003eHow do I care for a Kasuti Ilkal saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sd-ans\"\u003eDry clean only. The Kasuti embroidery stitches and the pure silk Tope-Teni pallu both require professional cleaning — home washing can loosen embroidery threads and damage the silk. Store in your Seere cotton bag, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"sd-faq-row\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"sd-q\"\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sd-ans\"\u003eYes. Seere ships worldwide from India. Free shipping on Indian orders above ?2,999.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51683221668157,"sku":"Lk207","price":5499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/4592\/3389\/files\/4V6A2925.webp?v=1779347618","url":"https:\/\/seere.in\/products\/bright-parrot-green-ilkal-saree-with-kasuti-embroidery","provider":"Seere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}