Maroon with Yellow Peach Tribals Designer Cotton Saree

The Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics GI (Geographical Indications) document states that tie-and-dye weaving in western Odisha dates back to around 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat, or baandha, either the warp or the weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving (single ikat), or both the warp and weft are tie-dyed before weaving (double ikat).

Weavers are mainly distributed across the districts of Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada, and Sambalpur, as well as parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi, Sundargarh and Jharsuguda, where the Meher community resides.

For weaving, a traditional pit loom using the throw or fly shuttle technique is employed. The varieties include Sonepuri, Pasapali, Bomkai, Sachipar, Bichitrapuri, and Bapta (a blend of cotton and silk) sarees.

These sarees are perfect for summer and every other season and occasion.