Ikkat Silk Saree With Green Kanchipuram Border

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

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• Cash On Delivery Available at ₹99
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• 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

Ikkat is one of India's most celebrated weaving traditions, renowned for its intricate patterns created by resist-dyeing the yarn before weaving. The word "Ikkat" is derived from the Malay-Indonesian word "mengikat," meaning to tie or bind — reflecting the core technique of the craft. Practised across Odisha, Telangana, and Gujarat, this labour-intensive art requires remarkable precision: each thread is carefully bound with resist material and dip-dyed in a pre-planned pattern before being placed on the loom. When the threads are woven together, the dyed sections align to form the intended motif — but because the dye bleeds slightly at the edges of the resist, the resulting pattern has a characteristic soft, feathered outline that is the unmistakable signature of authentic Ikkat. India's oldest Ikkat tradition originates from Odisha, where the craft has been practised for over a thousand years. The Kanchipuram-style zari border on this saree draws from an entirely different but equally distinguished tradition — the weaving heritage of Kanchipuram (Kanchi) in Tamil Nadu, one of India's most celebrated silk weaving centres. Kanchipuram borders are distinguished by their use of pure zari (gold or silver metallic thread) woven in bold, structured patterns — often featuring temple motifs, checks, and geometric designs. The elephant motif on this border is deeply rooted in South Indian temple iconography, where the elephant is revered as a symbol of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and a guardian of sacred spaces. When Ikkat silk from Odisha meets a Kanchipuram-style zari border, the result is a saree that carries the artistic depth of two of India's greatest weaving traditions — the fluid, resist-dyed poetry of Ikkat and the structured, golden grandeur of Kanchipuram — woven into a single, extraordinary piece.

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.