Red Blue 3D Flower Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) tussar either the warp or weft

either the warp or weft is tie-dyed before weaving (single ikat)

making it unaffordable to the larger handloom-loving masses

The Khandua weavers have made this unique alpona piece with lot of love with their dexterous skilled hands

This red tipa fabric is a true Sambalpuri double ikat beauty

Red Blue 3D Flower Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) tussar either the warp or weftSambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics from GI (Geographical Indications) document says that Tie & Dye weaving in western Odisha came into existence during 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat or baandha, one of warp weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving (single ikat) or both warp and weft are tie dyed before weaving (double ikat). Weavers are distributed in Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada & Sambalpur & some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi,