Rekha is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in mercerized cotton, carrying deep purple across its body with jhoti motifs dispersed evenly through the weave — a handloom Sambalpuri saree where colour and pattern arrive together, not apart.
The Craft Behind Rekha
Rekha is made using the Bandha technique — a double ikat process known in Odisha as Bandhakala. Before a single thread is placed on the loom, both warp and weft threads are bound and resist-dyed in precise sequence so that motifs emerge simultaneously from both directions when weaving begins. This alignment demands exacting measurement; a misplaced tie shifts the entire pattern. Bhulia weavers of Odisha carry this knowledge across generations, spending 10 to 15 days on the loom for a single authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree of this weight and thread count. Rekha holds a GI certified Sambalpuri saree status under the Sambalpuri Handloom geographical indication.
Wearing Rekha
Mercerized cotton gives Rekha a quiet sheen without weight. The fabric drapes close and falls in clean pleats, settling against the body with little resistance. It breathes well across long hours, which makes this a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office that holds its drape from morning through the working day. The Rudraksha border frames the hem with a motif that carries devotional significance in Odia tradition, making Rekha equally suited as a Sambalpuri saree for puja. The blue pallu, worked in traditional jhoti motifs, grounds the purple body and brings the weave to a considered close — worn open, it reads as a Sambalpuri saree for wedding without requiring additional ornamentation. The jhoti patterns across the body connect the wearer to a visual language that has moved through Odishan handloom for centuries.
Rekha is part of the Pasapali collection of ikat sarees from Odisha, where every piece is sourced directly from Bhulia weavers under the Government of India Handloom Mark.
| Product Name | Rekha |
|---|---|
| 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 | Purple |
| Secondary Colour | Blue |
| Body Design | Jhoti motifs all over the body |
| Border | Rudraksha motif border |
| Pallu | Blue pallu in traditional jhoti motifs |
| Key Motifs | Jhoti, Rudraksha |
| 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, Festivals, Gifting |
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