{"product_id":"neelmayi-blue-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton-saree","title":"Neelmayi Sambalpuri Cotton Saree | Blue Bandha Mercerized Cotton | Pasapali","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeelmayi is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in deep blue mercerized cotton, carrying the peacock, Rudraksha, and jhoti phula motifs across its body, border, and pallu — a handloom Sambalpuri saree where every thread has been placed with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft Behind Neelmayi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeelmayi is made using the Bandha technique — a double ikat process known in Odisha as Bandhakala. Before a single thread is placed on the loom, the warp and weft threads are separately resist-dyed by tying sections tightly to block colour. When the weaving begins, the pre-dyed threads align to produce motifs simultaneously on both axes — a level of precision that cannot be replicated by machine. This is the work of Bhulia weavers, Odisha, who carry this knowledge across generations. A cotton Bandha saree of this thread count — warp 120, weft 120 — takes 10 to 15 days to complete on the handloom. Neelmayi is a GI certified Sambalpuri saree, and carries the Government of India Handloom Mark as confirmation of its origin and craft authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing Neelmayi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercerized cotton at this thread count has a quiet weight to it — firm enough to hold the drape cleanly, light enough to remain comfortable through long wear. The surface carries a mild natural sheen from the mercerization process, which also deepens the blue and green tones. The mayur motif on the body settles at the chest and lower drape when worn in the Nivi style, and the Rudraksha border frames the edge with steady geometric rhythm. Neelmayi is a considered choice as a Sambalpuri saree for wedding functions, where its structured drape holds through the occasion. The measured palette and fine weave also make it suitable as a Sambalpuri saree for puja, and its clean textile character works equally well as a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeelmayi is part of the Pasapali collection of authentic Sambalpuri handloom sarees, sourced directly from Bhulia weaver families in Odisha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ftbl\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeelmayi\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)\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\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSecondary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayur motif (peacock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRudraksha motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePallu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJhoti phula motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Motifs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayur (peacock), Rudraksha, Jhoti phula\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, Cultural 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    Neelmayi 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":47985552687278,"sku":"PS-MC-BLU-GRN-15","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/5855\/6590\/files\/neelmayi-neelmayi-blue-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton--1.jpg?v=1781519794","url":"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/products\/neelmayi-blue-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton-saree","provider":"Pasapali","version":"1.0","type":"link"}