Ramā(Goddess Laxmi Inspired) is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in deep maroon mercerized cotton, carrying Lakshmi Paado, lotus, jhoti, and kalash across every yard of this GI certified Sambalpuri saree. The maroon ground holds its colour with quiet authority, and each motif is placed with the precision that only resist-dyed Bandha weaving makes possible.
The Craft Behind Ramā(Goddess Laxmi Inspired)
This is a handloom Sambalpuri saree woven by Bhulia weavers of Odisha using the Bandha technique — a double ikat process known as Bandhakala. Before a single thread meets the loom, warp and weft yarns are tied and resist-dyed independently so that every motif — the Lakshmi Yantra, the Kalash, the fish on the border — is encoded into the thread itself. When weaving begins, the motifs emerge simultaneously across both axes with a natural softness of edge that no printed or embroidered fabric can replicate. At a thread count of 120 warp by 120 weft, this authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree takes 10 to 15 days on the loom for cotton. Every piece carries the Government of India Handloom Mark alongside its GI certified Sambalpuri saree status.
Wearing Ramā(Goddess Laxmi Inspired)
Mercerized cotton drapes with a composed weight — not stiff, not sheer. It holds a pleat cleanly and moves without resistance through a full day of wear. The maroon deepens in natural light, and the ikat edges of the lotus and jhoti body motifs shift gently with the fold of the drape. As a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the Lakshmi Paado on the pallu and the Laxmi Yantra carry devotional meaning that goes beyond surface design. For those seeking a Sambalpuri saree for wedding ceremonies, the deep maroon and the structured vintage fish-motif border read as both traditional and considered. For daily wear, this Sambalpuri cotton saree for office sits comfortably through long hours without losing its line. Ramā is the kind of saree a wearer returns to repeatedly, not for occasion alone, but for the way it settles on the body.
Ramā(Goddess Laxmi Inspired) is part of the Pasapali range of handloom Sambalpuri sarees woven in the Bandha tradition of Odisha.
| Product Name | Ramā (Goddess Laxmi Inspired) |
|---|---|
| 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 (included) |
| Primary Colour | Maroon |
| Secondary Colour | Maroon |
| Body Design | Lotus, Lakshmi Paado (Goddess Lakshmi footprint), Jhoti |
| Border | Traditional vintage border with fish motif |
| Pallu | Lakshmi Pado (Goddess Lakshmi foot), Laxmi Yantra, Kalash, Lotus |
| Key Motifs | Lakshmi Paado, Laxmi Yantra, Kalash, Lotus, Jhoti, Fish |
| Woven By | Bhulia weavers, Odisha |
| Weave Time | 10–15 days |
| GI Tag | Sambalpuri Handloom |
| Certification | Government of India Handloom Mark |
| Ideal For | Puja, Wedding, Office, Festive occasions |
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Ramā(Goddess Laxmi Inspired) is part of Pasapali's collection of Sambalpuri Handloom sarees from Odisha. Read the story behind the brand and the weavers who make them.