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Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics from GI (Geographical Indications) document says that tie-and-dye weaving in western Odisha came into existence during 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat or bandha, one of the warp/weft is tied and dyed before weaving (single ikat), or both warp and weft are tie-dyed before weaving (double ikat). Weavers are distributed in Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Balangir, Nuapada & Sambalpur & some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda districts, where the Meher community resides. For weaving, a traditional pit loom with the throw/fly shuttle technique is used. Varieties are Sonepuri, Pasapali, Bomkai, Sachipar, Bichitrapuri, Bapta (Cotton & Silk mixed) etc, sarees and fabrics.
