Grey Odia Alphabet Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) Metres:5.5 known for their vibrant colors

known for their vibrant colors

This has won National Award and is woven by Sri Biswanath Meher

Note: Motifs on body will be more or less same across body but there may be slight differences of position or types based on latest stock from weaver

The production process begins with the tie-and-dye technique

and give special 'Geographical Indication' status to it

Grey Odia Alphabet Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) Metres:5.5 known for their vibrant colorsSambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics from GI (Geographical Indications) document says that Tie & Dye weaving in western Odisha came into existence during 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat or baandha, 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). Weavers are distributed in Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada & Sambalpur & some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi,