Sumati Body Work Black Anchal Original Ganjam Bomkai Cotton Saree

Bomkai has originated from a small village called Bomkai in Ganjam district, South Odisha (woven mainly on coarse cotton). The different types of motifs used are Kanthiphula, atasi flower, bitter gourd flower, fly, birds, peacock, fish lotus, damru etc in geometrical forms. Some of the border motifs used are rows of kumbha (temple spires). Sri Kabiraj Nayak staying in Chikiti, Ganjam, was the only weaver family weaving these beautiful sarees. The unfortunate passing away of Sri Nayak recently, has brought personal sense of loss to our extended Utkalamrita family of weavers. However, we have also been fortunate to have been in touch with the original Ganjam bomkai cottons made by Sri Neelakantha of Ganjam district. All the stunning sarees put up in our this section, are made by the humble looms of Sri Neelakantha.