{"product_id":"aalraga-off-white-kotpad-saree-natural-dye-cotton","title":"Aalraga Kotpad Saree | Off-White Natural Dye Cotton Saree","description":"\u003cp\u003eAalraga is a Kotpad handloom saree crafted as an original Kotpad saree online — woven in handspun off-white cotton and dyed in earthy brown using the aal bark process native to Odisha. The body carries macha (fish) and pharsa (axe) tribal motifs, while the kumbha border grounds each drape with quiet architectural weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft Behind Aalraga\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aal bark dyeing process begins with the bark of the Morinda citrifolia tree, locally harvested in Kotpad, Odisha. The bark is boiled into a dye bath; handspun cotton fibres are soaked at length, allowing the colour to penetrate the yarn without the use of any synthetic mordant or chemical fixative. The result is the characteristic earthy brown that defines this GI certified Kotpad textile. Every length is woven by Mirgan tribal weavers, Odisha — a community that has sustained this vegetable dye tradition for generations. The authentic Kotpad handloom technique uses an extra-weft method on a pit loom, embedding tribal motifs directly into the cloth structure during weaving, not printed or applied after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWearing Aalraga\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandspun cotton gives Aalraga a distinct texture — slightly nubby to the touch, with a body that drapes in soft, measured folds rather than sharp pleats. The weight is light enough to wear through a full day without fatigue, yet substantial enough to hold its form. The macha and pharsa motifs on the body move with the wearer, catching light differently as the cloth shifts. This is a Kotpad saree for ethnic wear at its most considered — suited to formal occasions where craft speaks on its own terms. As a Kotpad saree for festivals, the earthy off-white and brown palette holds its presence without competing. As a natural dyed saree for gifting, Aalraga carries the full story of the Mirgan weaving community and the forests of Odisha in a single cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAalraga is part of the Pasapali collection of natural dyed saree India offerings, each sourced directly from the weaving community. Explore the full range of Kotpad handloom sarees to buy online at Pasapali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ftbl\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAalraga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaree Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKotpad Natural Dye Saree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTradition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKotpad Handloom (GI Certified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeave\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKotpad Handloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic vegetable dye weaving; extra-weft technique; multi-shuttle interlocking method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandspun Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaree Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.40 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaree Breadth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlouse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSecondary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown (aal bark dyed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTribal motifs — macha (fish) and pharsa (axe), woven via extra-weft technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKumbha — raised, solid temple border created via extra-weft technique and multi-shuttle interlocking method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePallu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntricate tribal motifs — macha (fish) and pharsa (axe), woven via extra-weft technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Motifs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMacha (fish), Pharsa (axe), Kumbha (temple)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoven By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirgan tribal weavers, Odisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeave Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGI Tag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKotpad Textile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment of India Handloom Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthnic wear, festivals, gifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eExplore More Handloom Sarees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Aalraga is part of Pasapali's collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eKotpad Handloom sarees\u003c\/a\u003e from Odisha.\n    Read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003estory behind the brand\u003c\/a\u003e and the weavers who make them.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pasapali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49375803736238,"sku":"PS-TC-O-054","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/5855\/6590\/files\/aalraga-aalraga-off-white-kotpad-saree-natural-dye-cotton-1.jpg?v=1789656343","url":"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/products\/aalraga-off-white-kotpad-saree-natural-dye-cotton","provider":"Pasapali","version":"1.0","type":"link"}