Kalara Patra Grey Green Khandua Cotton Saree

Khandua Facts from GI (Geographical Indications) Document: Origin of Khandua traces back to 12th Century AD and it is closely associated with Lord Jagannath Temple rituals at Puri, Odisha. Khandua is the Weave of the single largest cluster in Odisha at Nuapatna. Here, 10,000 weavers are present with approximately 6000 looms. The Weaves varieties are Nabarangi, Tarabali, Gitagobinda Bastra etc. Common Motifs are Star, temple, conch, rudrakshya, fish, chakra, lotus, swan, peacock, parrot, deer, elephant, horse, lion etc. Nature truly is the origin of all designs. Man is just an intelligent being, trying to decipher nature eternally and depicting it through various art. Here, it is the best of single ikat! Single ikat means one out of warp and weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving, giving curvilinear ikat patterns par excellence in the finished weave! Softest, finest, brightest cotton saree with kalara patra (bittergourd leaves) pattern ikat on body and pallu has a sort of palm leaf ikat motifs, separated by gaps, making the overall look beautiful. Extra tassel work is done beautifully! Proudly woven by our ace lady weaver Aparna Debata in Maniabandha! What can be more charming than these khandua cotton saris?!