This Sambalpuri Mercerized Cotton saree is woven in orange with deep maroon accents, carrying the four-petal geometric Phula motif across its body — a form that has defined Sambalpuri Bandha work for generations and speaks without needing explanation.
The Craft Behind This Saree
Every handloom Sambalpuri saree from Pasapali is made using the Bandhakala technique — a double ikat process where both warp and weft threads are resist-dyed before weaving begins. Bhulia weavers in Odisha calculate the pattern thread by thread, binding and dyeing yarn in precise sequences so the design emerges only when the two axes meet on the loom. This ikat saree from Odisha takes between 14 and 30 days to complete. No two pieces are identical. The slight irregularities you see are the signature of the hand, not a flaw.
Wearing This Saree
Mercerized cotton has a quiet weight to it — light enough for long occasions, with a faint natural sheen that catches afternoon light without announcing itself. This Sambalpuri cotton saree drapes cleanly and holds a pleat well. The Phula motif on the body and the Rudraksha border frame the wearer with restraint. It reads as an authentic handloom saree to anyone who knows fabric, and as a confident, considered choice to everyone else. Suited to festivals, weddings, cultural events, and formal gatherings where a traditional ikat saree is worn with intention.
Pasapali brings you this GI-tagged Sambalpuri handloom saree directly from the Bhulia weaving community of Odisha.
| Product Name | Orange Sambalpuri Mercerized Cotton Saree with Phula Motif |
|---|---|
| Saree Type | Sambalpuri Bandha |
| Weave | Handloom |
| Technique | Double Ikat (Bandhakala) |
| Material | Mercerized Cotton |
| Thread Count | Warp 120 / Weft 120 |
| Saree Length | 5.40 metres |
| Saree Breadth | 43 inches |
| Blouse | No blouse piece attached |
| Primary Colour | Orange |
| Secondary Colour | Deep Maroon |
| Body Design | Phula Motif (Four-Petal Geometric Flower) |
| Border | Rudraksha Motif |
| Pallu | Traditional Flower Motif in Deep Maroon |
| Key Motifs | Phula (Flower), Rudraksha, Traditional Flower |
| Woven By | Bhulia Weavers, Odisha |
| Weave Time | 14 to 30 days |
| GI Tag | Sambalpuri Handloom (Government of India) |
| Certification | Government of India Handloom Mark |
| Care | Gentle hand wash in cold water; dry in shade; do not wring |
| Ideal For | Festivals, Weddings, Cultural Events, Formal Occasions |
| Google Category | Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Traditional & Ceremonial Clothing > Saris |
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