Context: The Karnataka State government is working on making saris and other handloom products of Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation and other handloom organisations and cooperative societies available on e-commerce portals.

IIkal Sari:

• Ilkal sari is a traditional form of sari which is a common feminine wear in India. Ilkal sari takes its name from the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, India.
• Ilkal saris are woven using cotton warp on the body and art silk warp for border and art silk warp for pallu portion of the sari.
• In some cases instead of art silk, pure silk is also used. Ilkal sari has been accorded geographical indication (GI) tag.

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