Ikat weaving involves resist-dyeing the yarn before weaving, creating patterns that emerge during the weaving process. India has three major ikat traditions, each GI-protected and internationally recognised.
Three Major Ikat Traditions
- Pochampally (Telangana) โ Silk-cotton blend, geometric patterns. Most commercial variety.
- Patola (Gujarat) โ Double ikat (both warp AND weft resist-dyed). World's most complex.
- Odisha (Bomkai, Kotpad, Sambalpuri) โ Cotton-silk, natural dyes, narrative patterns.
Ikat Types
- Single ikat (warp OR weft resist-dyed) โ most common
- Double ikat (both warp AND weft) โ Patola only
- Combined ikat (single ikat + patola technique)
Product Categories
- Ikat sarees
- Ikat scarves and stoles
- Ikat cushion covers and home textiles
- Ikat garment fabric
- Ikat kurtas
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Pochampally silk-cotton saree โ 100 pcs, $32โ58 per piece
- Odisha cotton ikat โ 100 pcs, $22โ42 per piece
- Ikat cushion cover โ 200 pcs, $5.80โ9.50 per piece
- Ikat scarf (silk) โ 200 pcs, $18โ32 per piece
- Genuine Patola double ikat โ 10 pcs (artisan), $450+ per piece
Lead Times
- Sampling: 4โ6 weeks
- Bulk (single ikat): 60โ90 days
- Patola double ikat: 3โ12 months per piece
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.