{"title":"Ilkal and Khun Weavers of Karnataka","description":"Textile designer Geeta Patil of Kubsa, is transforming traditional textiles hand woven on the pit looms of Guledgudda in northern Karnataka, through contemporary design. Locally sourced mulberry silk and cotton are used as Kubsa supports the entire ecosystem of artisan livelihoods, giving new life to this beloved textile.","products":[{"product_id":"lakshmi-khun-cotton-silk-sari-dark-grey-black-border","title":"Lakshmi Khun Cotton-Silk Sari: Dark Grey, Black Border","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisanscentre.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Kubsa%20Handcrafted%20textiles\" title=\"Kubsa Collection | Kubsa Handcrafted Textiles\"\u003eKubsa Handcrafted Textiles' Work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKubsa's grey Khun sari is hand woven by artisan, Janakka, and designed by Geeta Patil, who is transforming traditional textiles hand woven on the pit looms of Guledgudda, in northern Karnataka, through contemporary design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Guledgudda 'Khun' is originally woven for a 'Kubsa' or blouse, and paired with the local 'Ilkal' sari, prized by the women of northern Karnataka and southern Maharashtra. The extra warp is usually seen in bright colours against a dark ground which was originally a natural dyed deep indigo. It is woven on a 31 inch-wide loom. So precious is the textile, that an entire 'Kubsa' blouse is made of a just a 20-inch long fabric, sewn optimally to minimize waste. Any shortage is compensated with a gusset!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe motif is called 'Chota Hardi'. Locally sourced mulberry silk and cotton is used, as Kubsa supports the entire ecosystem of artisan livelihoods, giving new life to this beloved textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGrey and Black (Azo-free)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHand woven on a dobby loom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e70% Mulberry Silk, 30% Cotton. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilk (22 denier) is locally sourced from Siddhalghatta, Karnataka, and cotton (2\/120s count) is from Coimbatore\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e224in x  48in, Pallu length: 27in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKUBS-23-32-SA-KKS-1-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDry clean only. Do not bleach. Warm iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our products are meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. Due to this process, there may be a variation from one item to the next. Such variations are inherent in the manufacturing of handmade products, so you may expect minor distinctions that will make your purchase special and truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dispatch \u0026amp; Shipping Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispatched within 15 working days of receiving your order. 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The extra warp is usually seen in bright colours against a dark ground which was originally a natural dyed deep indigo. It is woven on a 31 inch-wide loom. So precious is the textile, that an entire 'Kubsa' blouse is made of a just a 20-inch long fabric, sewn optimally to minimize waste. Any shortage is compensated with a gusset!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe motif is called 'Chota Hardi'. 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No refunds or returns. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kubsa Handcrafted textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39341207388213,"sku":"KUBS-21-02-SA-KKSNI-4-5","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/8729\/5828\/products\/KUBS-21-02-SA-KKSNI-4-5Naturaldyedindigolaxmikhanasaree.jpg4_4.jpg?v=1616072215"},{"product_id":"shanta-ilkal-cotton-silk-sari-checkered-white-with-indigo-border","title":"Shanta Ilkal Cotton-Silk Sari: Checkered White with Indigo Border","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisanscentre.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Kubsa%20Handcrafted%20textiles\" title=\"Kubsa Collection | Kubsa Handcrafted Textiles\"\u003eKubsa Handcrafted Textiles' Work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKubsa's checkered white and indigo Ilkal sari is hand woven by two artisans, Chandrasekhar Vadigeri and Shantha, in tandem; and designed by Geeta Patil, who is transforming traditional textiles woven on the pit looms of Guledgudda, in northern Karnataka, through contemporary design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ilkal sari of Karnataka has a Georgraphical Indicator (GI) tag, for a unique technique called the 'kondi' where the warp of a sari's cotton body is painstakingly interlocked to a silk warp for the 'pallu'. Exclusively done by women, more than 10,000 threads are individually looped and joined along the sari width. To complete the sari, two weavers work on the three-shuttle borders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sari gets its name from the town of Ilkal in Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Set in a cotton growing area, it once had a thriving weavers' community. Silk, introduced by merchants in the 18th century, was expensive, and used only for the 'pallu'. Attached using the 'kondi' technique, the traditional saree has a red silk pallu with white motifs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKubsa's Ilkal are a blend of locally sourced handspun cotton and mulberry silk, which create innovative textures on an otherwise plain cotton weave. The 'pallu' retains the characteristric geometric bands, with motifs like the 'latti gunni' or rolling pin, and 'tope teni' or millet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt takes one week to weave one sari. 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Handspun cotton from Mehsana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e236in x  48in, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePallu length:\u003c\/span\u003e 30in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKUBS-21-05-SA-IKNI1A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDry clean only. Do not bleach. Warm iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our products are meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. Due to this process, there may be a variation from one item to the next. Such variations are inherent in the manufacturing of handmade products, so you may expect minor distinctions that will make your purchase special and truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dispatch \u0026amp; Shipping Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA small quantity is available for immediate dispatch, 10 working days from receiving your order. No refunds or returns. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kubsa Handcrafted textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39341207846965,"sku":"KUBS-21-05-SA-IKNI1A","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/8729\/5828\/products\/KUBS-21-05-SA-IKNI1AShantaIrkalsaree_Indigo_I1_1.jpg?v=1615987895"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/8729\/5828\/collections\/KUBS-21-14-ST-1-5_Kubsa_azo-free_dye_stole_Darkgrey_1_4.jpg?v=1628512367","url":"https:\/\/artisanscentre.com\/collections\/ilkal-and-khann-weavers-of-karnataka\/brand_kubsa.oembed","provider":"ARTISANS'","version":"1.0","type":"link"}