Handwoven Maroon Kotpad cotton saree with traditional tribal motifs in natural Aal root dye

Kotpad Sarees – Natural Dye

Discover our exclusive collection of Kotpad Handloom Sarees, the first GI-tagged textile from Odisha. Handcrafted in Koraput, these sarees represent a 3rd-century tribal legacy, woven with coarse organic cotton and dyed over 30 days using the legendary Aal root.
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  • Tamasa Purple Kotpad Handloom Tussar Cotton Silk saree by Pasapali — full view, natural aal bark dye, tribal motifs

    Tamasa — Purple Kotpad Saree | Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye | Pasapali

    Tamasa — Purple Kotpad Saree | Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye
    ₹ 25,400
  • Vanadhara light brown Kotpad saree Tussar Cotton Silk full view, natural dye, tribal motifs, Pasapali

    Vanadhara Kotpad Saree Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye | Pasapali

    Vanadhara Kotpad Saree Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye
    ₹ 24,500
  • Narmada blue Kotpad saree in Tussar Cotton Silk by Pasapali — full hero view, natural dye, tribal motifs, phoda kumbha border
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    Narmada — Blue Kotpad Saree | Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye | Pasapali

    Narmada — Blue Kotpad Saree | Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye
    ₹ 24,300
  • Shalmali Kotpad saree front drape — orange natural dyed cotton with macha pharsa body motifs, Pasapali

    Shalmali Kotpad Saree | Orange Natural Dye Cotton Saree

    Shalmali Kotpad Saree | Orange Natural Dye Cotton Saree
    ₹ 28,000
  • Arunima Kotpad saree kumbha border close-up — raised temple motif, extra-weft multi-shuttle interlocking, natural dye

    Arunima Kotpad Saree Yellow Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye | Pasapali

    Arunima Kotpad Saree Yellow Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye
    ₹ 29,600
  • Aalraga Off-White Kotpad Handloom Cotton saree by Pasapali — full hero view with aal bark dyed brown tones

    Aalraga Kotpad Saree | Off-White Natural Dye Cotton Saree

    Aalraga Kotpad Saree | Off-White Natural Dye Cotton Saree
    ₹ 28,000
  • Deomali green Kotpad saree Tussar Cotton Silk full view, natural dye, tribal motifs by Mirgan weavers, Pasapali
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    Deomali Kotpad Saree Green Tussar Cotton Silk

    Deomali Kotpad Saree Green Tussar Cotton Silk
    ₹ 28,500
  • Dharani dual shade Kotpad handloom Tussar Cotton Silk saree by Pasapali — full hero view, natural dye aal bark

    Dharani Kotpad Saree — Dual Shade Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye | Pasapali

    Dharani Kotpad Saree — Dual Shade Tussar Cotton Silk | Natural Dye
    ₹ 28,500
  • Pallava golden Kotpad saree full view — Tussar Cotton Silk, aal bark dye, macha pharsa motifs, Pasapali

    Pallava Kotpad Saree — Golden Tussar Cotton Silk

    Pallava Kotpad Saree — Golden Tussar Cotton Silk
    ₹ 28,600
  • Bhoomi Kotpad natural dye saree folded flat — off-white with red kumbha border and tribal motif detail visible

    Bhoomi — Kotpad Saree Off-White Cotton Saree

    Bhoomi — Kotpad Saree Off-White Cotton Saree
    ₹ 28,600
  • Amalaki Kotpad saree folded — golden and red natural dyed Tussar Cotton Silk, GI certified Kotpad textile Pasapali

    Amalaki Kotpad Saree Golden Tussar Cotton Silk

    Amalaki Kotpad Saree Golden Tussar Cotton Silk
    ₹ 28,600

Kotpad Sarees – Natural Dye

Discover our exclusive collection of Kotpad Handloom Sarees, the first GI-tagged textile from Odisha. Handcrafted in Koraput, these sarees represent a 3rd-century tribal legacy, woven with coarse organic cotton and dyed over 30 days using the legendary Aal root.

The Alchemy of Natural Dye : From Aal Root to Five Essential Hues

The Kotpad palette is inherently grounded in earthy, muted tones that reflect the landscape of Koraput. While the Aal root is the primary source of pigment, the introduction of various minerals and plant modifiers allows for the creation of maroon, brown, rust, yellow, and blue shades.

Why Sustainable Fashion Lovers Choose Kotpad?

The most distinctive feature of Kotpad handloom is its complete reliance on organic dyes, primarily derived from the Aal tree (Morinda citrifolia), also known as Indian Mulberry. The process is a labor-intensive, multi-stage cycle that spans 25 to 30 days, representing a sophisticated form of traditional ecological knowledge.

Kotpad Within Odisha's Handloom Traditions

Kotpad sarees come from the tribal regions of southern Odisha and use natural dyes — a distinct tradition from the ikat weaving of Western Odisha. To explore Odisha's ikat traditions, see our Sambalpuri sarees or cotton ikat weaves. For the full range of Odisha handloom, browse all our sarees.