White Pochampally Double Ikat Pure Silk Saree — Animal & Human Motifs, Red Pallu, with Blouse
Long before sarees were printed, weavers in Telangana told stories with thread. Elephants, birds and human figures walked across the cloth — and on this white pure Pochampally double ikat silk saree, they still do.
Every figure here is formed by dyeing the warp and weft threads to shape before weaving, then matching them on the loom. A geometric pattern forgives a small slip; an animal or a human figure does not. That is why figurative double ikat is made only by the most experienced Pochampally weavers, and why a piece like this is kept for generations. The red pallu adds warmth to the white body and gives the drape a festive finish.
Details
- Colour: White body with red pallu
- Fabric: Pure Pochampally handloom silk
- Weave: Double ikat with animal and human motifs
- Blouse: Blouse piece included
- Length: 6.3 m (5.5 m saree + 0.8 m blouse)
- Occasion: Weddings, festivals, cultural events, heirloom gifting
Quick answers
- Are the motifs printed? No, every figure is woven through double ikat.
- How do I keep white silk white? Store in unbleached muslin, never in plastic.
- Can I wash it at home? No — dry clean only.
- Which image shows the blouse? The last photo.
A collector's handloom from Sri Manisha Sarees, Abids, Hyderabad.