Black Hazaar Buti Silk Cotton Ilkal Saree

Fabric: Pure Gachhi Tussar Silk
Colour: Golden Yellow with Sap Green pallu and border
Length: 5.5 metres (inclusive of 1 metre running blouse piece)
Width: 45 inches
Blouse: Contrast green blouse piece with red hand-embroidered Gujrati stitch border included. Saree pre-stitching available at additional cost — please mention it at the time of order.
Occasion: Weddings, receptions, festive celebrations

• Free Shipping On All Prepaid Orders
• Cash On Delivery Available at ₹99
• Express Delivery Available at ₹300
• Orders Dispatched Within 1-2 Business days
• Estimated Delivery : 5-7 Business Days
  
  
  
  

At Aananda Collections, we do not offer refunds, returns, or exchanges as a general policy.

Exchange Eligibility

We do not have a general exchange policy. Exchange is only possible in the case of a damaged product.

• As most sarees are single pieces, if an exchange is not possible, a refund will be issued instead.
• Exchange must be requested within 24 hours of delivery with full evidence.
• Item must be returned unused, unwashed, with original tags and packaging.

Exchange Process

• Once your exchange is approved, we will arrange a pickup within 5–7 working days.
• If pickup is unavailable in your area, you may self-ship, and we will offer a credit note of up to ₹150 towards your shipping cost.

Processing Time

• Returned items will undergo a quality check.
• If eligible, a replacement saree will be shipped within 15 working days.
• If a replacement is not available, a refund will be initiated to the original payment method for the product and shipping charge (up to ₹150, if self-shipped).

Non-Exchangeable Items

We do not accept returns or exchanges on the following:

• Customized products
• Pre-draped sarees
• Sale items

However, in exceptional cases, exchanges or refunds may be considered at the sole discretion of management under the following conditions:

Damaged Products

If your item arrives damaged or the package appears tampered with:

• Do not accept the delivery.
• If accepted, immediately take a parcel opening video and clear photos of the damage.
• Items must be unused, unwashed, and in original packaging with tags.
• Email us within 24 hours of delivery at shopify.aanandacollections@gmail.com, including:Order ID Description of the issue Photo evidence and parcel opening video
• Cancellation Policy
• Orders can only be canceled within 2 hours of placing the order, provided they haven’t already shipped.

Contact Us:
For any return, exchange, or refund-related concerns, please contact us at:
📧 shopify.aanandacollections@gmail.com

Ilkal sarees are one of Karnataka's most celebrated handloom traditions, woven in the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district of northern Karnataka. The tradition is believed to be over 3,000 years old, with references to Ilkal weaving found in ancient texts and inscriptions. The sarees are woven by the Devanga and Padmasali weaver communities, who have maintained the craft across generations with remarkable fidelity to its original techniques. What makes Ilkal sarees unique among Indian handloom traditions is the Kondi technique — a distinctive joining method where the body of the saree and the pallu are woven separately on different looms and then joined together using an interlocking thread technique. This allows the pallu to be woven in a richer, more complex pattern than the body, creating the dramatic contrast between the two sections that is the hallmark of authentic Ilkal weaving. The Hazaar Buti (literally "thousand motifs") pattern — as seen on this saree — is one of Ilkal's most iconic designs: a dense, all-over field of tiny woven motifs that cover the entire body of the saree, creating a richly textured surface that catches the light with every movement. The motifs are woven using the extra-weft technique, where additional threads are interlaced into the base weave to create the raised pattern. The Ilkal border is typically woven in contrasting colours with geometric or temple motifs, and the pallu features bold stripes and woven designs in silk thread. Ilkal sarees are woven in a silk-cotton blend — the silk providing lustre and sheen, the cotton providing breathability and comfort — making them particularly well-suited to Karnataka's warm climate and the long hours of festive wear. Ilkal sarees received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010, recognising their cultural heritage and the geographical specificity of their craft. This Black Hazaar Buti Silk Cotton Ilkal Saree is a proud expression of Karnataka's most enduring handloom legacy.

All images are original photographs of the actual saree. Colour may slightly vary from the images due to photographic lighting and monitor settings. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly.