Pushpanjali is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in deep bluish black and forest green, a handloom Sambalpuri saree where Phula motifs surface across the body with the quiet precision that only the Bandhakala process can produce.
The Craft Behind Pushpanjali
Pushpanjali is woven by Bhulia weavers of Odisha using the Bandha technique — a double ikat process in which both warp and weft threads are resist-dyed through careful tying and binding before a single pass of the shuttle begins. Known as Bandhakala, this method demands that every motif be planned in thread form first, so that when weaving begins on the loom, the Phula flowers, Rudraksha borders, and Plula-lata pallu emerge simultaneously on both axes, perfectly registered. An authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree in mercerized cotton such as this one takes 10 to 15 days on the loom. Each Pasapali saree carries the GI certified Sambalpuri saree mark and the Government of India Handloom Mark, confirming its origin and craft integrity.
Wearing Pushpanjali
Mercerized cotton drapes with a gentle body — it holds a pleat cleanly, moves without resistance, and breathes through long hours of wear. The bluish black ground absorbs the green accents of the border without competing, making the Rudraksha motif along the border read crisply against the skin. As a Sambalpuri saree for wedding gatherings, the Plula-lata pallu carries enough visual weight to stand on its own. As a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the Phula motifs across the body carry a devotional register that feels considered rather than decorative. As a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office, the mercerized finish and measured colour palette make it entirely appropriate through a working day without adjustment.
Pushpanjali is held in the Pasapali collection as a record of authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree weaving from Odisha.
| Product Name | Pushpanjali |
|---|---|
| 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 (blouse piece included) |
| Primary Colour | Bluish Black |
| Secondary Colour | Green |
| Body Design | Phula Motif (Flower Motif) |
| Border | Rudraksha Motif |
| Pallu | Intricate Plula (Flower) and Lata Motif |
| Key Motifs | Phula, Rudraksha, Plula, Lata |
| 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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