Dark Magenta Ikat (Blouse)

Nuapatna’s weaving origin traces back to 12th Century AD and it is closely associated with Lord Jagannath Temple rituals at Puri, Odisha. This is the weave of single largest cluster of Odisha at Nuapatna with 10,000 weavers present with approx 6000 looms. Nuapatna specialises in single ikat. This blouse is designed and tailored inhouse by us from Nuapatna Konark wheels fabric. World-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Konark Sun Temple, has 24 wheels sculpted from stone - an example of the highest level of skill of our stone sculpture artists of as early as 12th Century! These wheels have been woven on pure and soft black cotton fabric. Please note that delivery will be done after 7 days of placing your order, as a fresh blouse will be made just for you so we need time to create the awesomeness for you!Sambalpuri 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, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda districts where Meher community reside. For weaving, traditional pit loom with throw/fly shuttle technique is used. Varieties are Sonepuri, Pasapali, Bomkai, Sachipar, Bichitrapuri, Bapta (Cotton & Silk mixed) etc, sarees and fabrics. This Dark Magenta ikat beauty.