Sakuntala and Deer Pattachitra Tussar Silk Saree ladies both warp and weft tie-dyed

both warp and weft tie-dyed before weaving (double ikat)

reflected in their occupations and craftsmanship

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)

are made by the humble looms of Sri Neelakantha

This is a pasapali pattern within white and red squares design placed spaciously all over the fabric

Sakuntala and Deer Pattachitra Tussar Silk Saree ladies both warp and weft tie-dyedPatta chitra means painting on cloth patta. It has flourished in Odisha since earlier than 15th century. Earth, stone, and mineral colours are used for painting on patta or specialised canvas medium prepared organically for painting such as: vermillion red hingula (cinnabar); brick red geru (red ochre); yellow hartala (orpiment); white sankh (conch shell); black lamp black; gum resin kaintha plant etc. For Sarees stoles dupattas fabric : Fabric colour