Pure Cotton Handloom Mercerized Ikat Fabric
Pure Cotton Handloom Mercerized Ikat Fabric
Pure Cotton Handloom Mercerized Ikat Fabric

Pure Cotton Handloom Mercerized Ikat Fabric

IKKAT - 000002

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Rs. 475.00 per metre
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Mercerized Ikat is a type of ikat fabric (usually cotton) that has been treated through mercerization, a process that gives the fabric a smoother texture, richer color, and slight sheen. It's like giving the fabric a glow-up while keeping the traditional charm of ikat patterns.

🔹 So, What Exactly Is Mercerization?

Mercerization is a chemical treatment—usually using caustic soda (sodium hydroxide)—applied to cotton or other cellulosic fibers. It:

  • Makes the fibers stronger

  • Increases their luster (adds a soft sheen)

  • Enhances their dye absorption (colors look deeper and more vibrant)

  • Gives the fabric a smoother, slightly silky feel

🔹 Mercerized Ikat = Traditional Look + Modern Finish

In mercerized ikat, the yarns (or sometimes the finished fabric) are mercerized after or before the ikat dyeing process. This means:

  • You still get the blurred, geometric ikat designs

  • But the fabric is shinier, stronger, and more colorfast than regular cotton ikat

🔹 Why People Like It:

  • Looks more premium than regular cotton ikat

  • More durable and less prone to shrinkage

  • Holds up better over time, especially after washing

🔹 Common Uses:

  • High-end sarees, blouses, shirts, and kurtas

  • Fashion accessories with a polished finish

🔹 What Makes Mercerized Ikat Unique:

  1. Pre-dyed Threads: Before weaving, the cotton yarns are tightly bound in patterns and dyed multiple times. The areas tied off resist dye, creating patterns.

  2. Blurry Look: Because the dyed threads are woven together, the patterns often have soft, fuzzy edges—this is a signature Ikat look.

  3. Handwoven Craft: Traditional cotton Ikat is made on handlooms by skilled artisans, especially in parts of India, Indonesia, and Central Asia.

🔹 Popular in:

  • India: States like Telangana (Pochampally Ikat), Odisha (Sambalpuri Ikat), and Gujarat (Patola) are famous for their distinct Ikat styles.

  • Indonesia: Known as Ikat there too, it's used in ceremonial attire.

  • Latin America & Southeast Asia: Different forms of Ikat also exist with regional flair.

🔹 Uses:

  • Clothing: Sarees, kurtas, shirts, and dresses.

  • Home décor: Cushion covers, curtains, and upholstery.

  • Accessories: Bags, scarves, and shoes.

Material Mercerized Ikat
Width 42 Inches/ 112 Cms
Color Green
Weight  90 Grams Per Meter
Disclaimer Actual Color May Vary Slightly from Picture 
Wash & Care Dry Clean/ Hand Wash
Marketed By Paisley Fabrics 
Country Of Origin India




Shipping in India: We deliver in almost every part of India (subject to confirmation from courier vendor).

Estimated time: It takes approx. 3 - 5 working days to deliver your product at your doorstep. Sometimes delivery may take longer due to Bad weather, Flight delays, Political disruptions, Other unforeseen circumstances.

Estimated time: It takes approx. 3 - 5 working days to deliver your product at your doorstep. Sometimes delivery may take longer due to Bad weather, Flight delays, Political disruptions, Other unforeseen circumstances.

In such cases, our customer support proactively will be in touch with you. Also, we will not be able to compensate for any mental agony caused due to delay in delivery. The customer can cancel the order at any moment of time even if the delivery time exceeds the expected delivery time. If it is a prepaid order, the customer will be refunded back in the account as soon as the order is successfully canceled.

Free Shipping: Orders above INR 999 will be eligible for free shipping in India. Below that, a 100₹ will be levied as a Shipping Charges.

Cash On Delivery (COD): Cash on delivery is available across India on orders above INR 999 subject to serviceability from our courier partners.

International Shipping: Yes ! We do ship Internationally. Real-time shipping are calculated at the checkout based on the your product selection and country. For further assistance, drop us an Email at hello@paisleyfabrics.in with your requirement.

At Paisley, each fabric we supply goes through strict quality check from multiple hands ensuring accurate measurements, defect-free designs or prints, undamaged and unworn condition.

RETURNS or EXCHANGE

In rare cases, where you wish to return or exchange full or partial order either because order is not as per the specifications or product did not meet the desired expectations (not applicable in case of fabrics measuring below 2mtrs), you may place a request for return or exchange by sending us an email at hello@paisleyfabrics.in with your order number in subject, image of the particular areas of fabric where there is an issue, and a brief write-up within 7 days from the date of receipt of order. The refund shall be subject to conditions detailed in clauses no 1 and 2.

Note: Products below 2 mtr or bought on Sale are not returnable or exchangeable unless defective.

1. When Product is Defective or Damaged

1.1. REFUND POLICY

1.1.1. In all instances of returns covered under clause 1.2, customer shall get full refund against the returned products.

1.1.2. Discounts on a bulk order valued INR 15000, or above, shall be adjusted on pro-rata basis and shall be applicable on the actual net value of order after return.

1.1.3. Paisley Fabrics shall arrange pickup from your delivery location. Pick-up location has to be the same as per shipping address. In case our logistics partner is not able to cover the pick-up location; the customer shall return the package by IndiaPost, and share a scanned copy of the receipt via email/whatsapp. Paisley Fabrics shall refund shipping charges as per the IndiaPost receipt.

1.1.4. All refunds are by default processed as gift cards of equivalent value which a customer can use to buy products on www.thepaisleyfabrics.com for 6 months. In case a customer chooses otherwise, the refund can be transferred back into source (pre-paid) or bank account (Cash-On-Delivery).

1.2. COVERED as Defect or Damaged

1.2.1. Substantially inconsistent visual appearance in terms of print, texture or colors is visible right at the time of product first unpacked.

1.2.2. The fabric is abruptly torn and is not usable.

1.2.3. The structure is loosely woven in part or areas, or weave is damaged or torn.

1.2.4. Weight per meter varies more than 25%.

1.3. NOT COVERED as Defect or Damage

1.3.1. Color reproduction on various digital screens vastly varies, hence there shall always be some gap between what you see online versus in real.

1.3.2. Some particular types of fabrics suffer inherent color bleeding for a few washes. Instructions for each such fabric is clearly mentioned on respective product page.

1.3.3. Any fabric ordered below 2 meters of measurement doesn’t qualify for return.

1.4. Exchange

1.4.1. Any request of exchange shall be fulfilled subject to the availability of the fabric in the inventory on the date of receipt of returned order/products.

1.4.2. Exchange of products shall be calculated on the net payable price of the item(s) and not on MRP.

1.5. Conditions of Returned Products

1.5.1. The tags on the product should be intact.

1.5.2. The product should be unwashed, unused, unstitched and in an undamaged condition.

1.5.3. The item needs to be returned along with the original packaging.

1.5.4 Sale products will not be returnable or exchangeable except in case of defect.

2. When Customer Changed His/her Mind, or Did Not Like The Product

2.1. Refund Policy

In all such instances when a customer changed their mind, or the fabrics didn’t meet their set expectations, and wish to return part or whole of the order (not applicable in case of fabrics measuring below 2mtrs), Paisley shall accept returns for the rest of the fabrics, given that returned products qualify the conditions mentioned in clause 2.2. In such cases, customer shall bear the full shipping charges, and there shall be no reverse pick-up facility to avail. The refund shall be processed within 2 weeks days from the date of receipt of returned order back at the shipping source.

2.2. Conditions of Returned Products

2.2.1. The tags on the product should be intact.

2.2.2. The product should be unwashed, unused, unstitched and in an undamaged condition.

2.2.3. The item needs to be returned along with the original packaging.



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