Annapriya is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in teal blue and red, carrying the Dhaana Patri — rice paddy — motif across its body through the Bandhakala process. As a handloom Sambalpuri saree, it holds the agrarian memory of Odisha in every thread, with a solid red border edged in fish motifs and a pallu that opens into flower and ikat stripe patterns.
The Craft Behind Annapriya
Annapriya is a GI certified Sambalpuri saree woven by Bhulia weavers of Odisha using the Bandha technique — a double ikat process known as Bandhakala. Before a single thread meets the loom, both warp and weft yarns are measured, tied, and resist-dyed so that motifs emerge in precise alignment only at the moment of weaving. There is no correction once the shuttle moves. Each authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree in mercerized cotton takes 10 to 15 days on the loom. The Dhaana Patri, fish, and flower motifs in Annapriya are not printed or embroidered — they are calculated into the thread before the fabric exists.
Wearing Annapriya
Mercerized cotton gives Annapriya a faint sheen without weight. The fabric drapes with a gentle firmness — it holds a pleat well and breathes through a long day. As a Sambalpuri saree for wedding gatherings, the teal and red combination reads as festive without excess. As a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the Dhaana Patri motif carries meaning — rice paddy is tied to harvest, fertility, and offering in Odishan rural life. As a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office, the structured drape and subdued ikat geometry suit a formal setting. The wearer carries both the motif and the Bandhakala tradition it belongs to.
Annapriya is part of the Pasapali collection of ikat sarees from Odisha — each one a record of what Bhulia weavers have held onto.
| Product Name | Annapriya |
|---|---|
| Saree Type | Sambalpuri Bandha |
| Tradition | Sambalpuri Handloom (GI Certified) |
| Weave | Handloom |
| Technique | Bandha — Double Ikat (Bandhakala) |
| Material | Mercerized Cotton |
| Thread Count | Warp 120 / Weft 120 |
| Saree Length | 5.40 metres |
| Saree Breadth | 43 inches |
| Blouse | Yes (included) |
| Primary Colour | Teal Blue |
| Secondary Colour | Red |
| Body Design | Dhaana Patri (Rice Paddy) Motif |
| Border | Solid Plain Red Border with Fish Motif |
| Pallu | Flower Motif and Ikat Stripe Patterns |
| Key Motifs | Dhaana Patri (Rice Paddy), Fish, Flower, Ikat Stripe |
| Woven By | Bhulia Weavers, Odisha |
| Weave Time | 10–15 days |
| GI Tag | Sambalpuri Handloom |
| Certification | Government of India Handloom Mark |
| Ideal For | Wedding, Puja, Office, Festive Occasions |
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