Bhoomi — Kotpad Saree Off-White Cotton Saree
Bhoomi — Kotpad Saree Off-White Cotton Saree
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Description
Bhoomi is a Kotpad handloom saree you can buy online directly from the Mirgan tribal weavers of Odisha — woven in off-white handspun cotton and dyed with aal bark to carry earthy, grounded tones. The body holds macha (fish) and pharsa (axe) motifs rendered through the extra-weft technique, while the kumbha border rises in a solid temple form through multi-shuttle interlocking.
The Craft Behind Bhoomi
Bhoomi belongs to the GI certified Kotpad textile tradition practised by Mirgan tribal weavers in Kotpad, Odisha. The dyeing process begins with the bark of the aal tree (Morinda citrifolia), which is boiled in water to release its tannin-rich pigment. Handspun cotton fibres are soaked repeatedly in this extract, with each immersion deepening the colour. No synthetic mordants or chemicals are introduced — the fibres fix the dye through a natural, time-governed process passed down within the community. This vegetable dye tradition is what gives authentic Kotpad handloom its characteristic warm, muted palette that deepens with age rather than fading.
Wearing Bhoomi
Handspun cotton carries an honest weight — not stiff, not slack, but present in the hand and settled on the shoulder. Bhoomi drapes with a quiet steadiness, the weave holding its form through a full day of wear. As a Kotpad saree for ethnic wear, it reads as considered rather than ornamental. As a Kotpad saree for festivals, the macha and pharsa motifs carry cultural weight that printed or synthetic alternatives cannot replicate. As a natural dyed saree for gifting, Bhoomi offers something specific: a documented craft tradition, a named community, and a process rooted in the land of Odisha. The motifs on the pallu and body belong to the wearer as much as to the loom.
Bhoomi is part of the Pasapali collection of original Kotpad sarees online — each piece sourced directly from the Mirgan community of Odisha.
| Product Name | Bhoomi |
|---|---|
| Saree Type | Kotpad Natural Dye Saree |
| Tradition | Kotpad Handloom (GI Certified) |
| Weave | Handloom |
| Technique | Organic Vegetable Dye Weaving; Extra-Weft; Multi-Shuttle Interlocking |
| Material | Handspun Cotton |
| Saree Length | 5.40 metres |
| Saree Breadth | 43 inches |
| Blouse | Yes (included) |
| Primary Colour | Off-White |
| Secondary Colour | Red |
| Body Design | Macha (fish) and pharsa (axe) tribal motifs — extra-weft technique |
| Border | Kumbha — raised solid temple form via extra-weft and multi-shuttle interlocking |
| Pallu | Intricate tribal motifs — macha (fish) and pharsa (axe) — extra-weft technique |
| Key Motifs | Macha (fish), Pharsa (axe), Kumbha (temple) |
| Woven By | Mirgan Tribal Weavers, Kotpad, Odisha |
| Weave Time | 25–30 days |
| GI Tag | Kotpad Textile |
| Certification | Government of India Handloom Mark |
| Ideal For | Ethnic wear, festivals, gifting |
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Care
Dry cleaning