What is ikkat, and what is patola?
Both are resist-dyeing techniques where the yarn is dyed before weaving rather than the finished cloth after. Ikkat produces the characteristic soft-edged, slightly blurred pattern — that feathering is the signature, not a flaw. Patola is a double-ikkat form from Gujarat where both warp and weft are resist-dyed, which is why traditional patola is among the most labour-intensive textiles made anywhere.
What is in the range
- Ikkat and patola-print dresses — Jolene Ikkat and Sky Myriad, ₹3,600.
- Print tops — Patola Matrix and Ocean Ripple, ₹1,920–₹2,080, the entry point to the label.
- Floral tops — Tulip Floral, Summer Romance and Twilight Dream, ₹2,160–₹2,560.
- Statement dresses — Vibrant Fuschia and Rebecca Waves, ₹3,120–₹3,840.
How do you style Indian textile prints without looking costumey?
Let the print do one job. These are contemporary Western silhouettes — doloman-sleeve tops, waved dresses — carrying a traditional pattern language, so they read as modern separates rather than ethnic wear. Pair with plain denim or neutral tailoring and skip competing prints or heavy traditional jewellery.
Where to go next
Browse more in women, women's tops, or the wider kurta range for more explicitly Indian silhouettes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ikkat and patola?
Both dye the yarn before weaving. Ikkat resist-dyes one direction of yarn, giving a soft feathered edge. Patola is double-ikkat from Gujarat, where both warp and weft are dyed, making it far more labour-intensive.
Is the blurred edge on ikkat prints a defect?
No, it is the defining characteristic. The softness comes from aligning pre-dyed yarns on the loom and is what distinguishes genuine ikkat patterning from a flat printed imitation.
Is The Indian Trunk ethnic wear or Western wear?
Western silhouettes carrying Indian textile patterns. The cuts are contemporary tops and dresses, so they wear as modern separates rather than traditional Indian outfits.
What is the price range?
Roughly Rs. 1,920 to Rs. 3,840. Print tops sit at the lower end, statement dresses at the upper.