{"product_id":"krishnakali-black-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton-saree","title":"Krishnakali Sambalpuri Cotton Saree — Black Bandha Mercerized Cotton | Pasapali","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrishnakali is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in mercerized cotton, part of the authentic Sambalpuri handloom tradition. The deep black ground carries tribal motifs across the body, a fish motif border, and a pallu built around flower patterns shaped into the large aambo kasi — the mango form — characteristic of Odisha's Bandha weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft Behind Krishnakali\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrishnakali is produced through the Bandhakala process — the Bandha double ikat technique in which warp and weft threads are separately resist-dyed by tying them before a single pass of weaving begins. The dye penetrates only the exposed sections; the tied portions resist colour. When the threads are finally set on the loom, the pre-calculated resist patterns on both axes meet at each intersection, and the motifs emerge simultaneously from warp and weft. This precise alignment requires sustained skill and cannot be mechanised. The Bhulia weavers of Odisha, who hold this knowledge across generations, spend 10 to 15 days on the loom for a cotton Bandha saree of this count. Each Pasapali saree carries the GI certified Sambalpuri saree mark and the Government of India Handloom Mark, confirming its origin and method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing Krishnakali\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercerized cotton at a thread count of 120 warp by 120 weft drapes with a quiet weight — firm enough to hold pleats through a long event, light enough to move without resistance through the day. The fabric has a low sheen from the mercerization process, which also increases the tensile strength of the yarn. The all-black palette with the aambo kasi pallu reads as considered and settled, making this a Sambalpuri saree for wedding occasions where restraint carries more presence than ornament. The fish motif border is a traditional Odishan symbol that moves well in ritual contexts, making Krishnakali a sound choice as a Sambalpuri saree for puja. The even weave and moderate weight also make this a practical Sambalpuri cotton saree for office wear where a handloom saree is worn regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKrishnakali is part of the Pasapali collection of handloom Sambalpuri sarees, sourced directly from Bhulia weavers in Odisha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ftbl\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrishnakali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaree Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambalpuri Bandha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTradition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambalpuri Handloom (GI Certified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeave\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandha — Double Ikat (Bandhakala)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercerized Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarp 120 \/ Weft 120\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, blouse piece included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSecondary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTribal motifs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePallu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower patterns forming large aambo kasi (mango) shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Motifs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAambo Kasi (mango), Fish, Tribal geometric forms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoven By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBhulia weavers, Odisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeave Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGI Tag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambalpuri Handloom\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\u003eWedding, Puja, Office, Formal occasions\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    Krishnakali is part of Pasapali's collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eSambalpuri 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":47984934289582,"sku":"PS-MC-BLA-BLA-41","price":11800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/5855\/6590\/files\/krishnakali-krishnakali-black-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cot-1.jpg?v=1781502147","url":"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/products\/krishnakali-black-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton-saree","provider":"Pasapali","version":"1.0","type":"link"}