Rekha is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in mercerized cotton, part of Pasapali's authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree range. The deep purple body carries jhoti motifs across every inch of the weave, anchored by a Rudraksha-patterned border and a contrasting blue pallu dense with traditional jhoti work — precise, measured, and grounded in Odishan craft history.
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 exact sequence. When weaving begins, the pre-dyed threads align to form motifs simultaneously on both axes — a discipline that allows no room for correction. This is the defining character of a GI certified Sambalpuri saree. Rekha is handwoven by Bhulia weavers in Odisha, a community for whom this technique is ancestral knowledge passed through generations. On mercerized cotton, the loom work takes 10 to 15 days to complete. The result is a cloth where every motif is structurally part of the weave, not printed or embroidered onto it.
Wearing Rekha
Mercerized cotton gives Rekha a quiet sheen and a firm yet yielding drape. The fabric holds its shape through a full day's wear without stiffness — it moves with the body rather than against it. The weight is balanced, neither too light to lose its fall nor heavy enough to fatigue the wearer. The jhoti motifs across the body read clearly even in motion, and the Rudraksha border traces a clean line at the hem. As a Sambalpuri saree for wedding occasions, the purple and blue palette carries formal authority. As a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the jhoti and Rudraksha motifs carry the right cultural register. As a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office, the mercerized finish and contained motif work make it appropriate without effort.
Rekha is part of Pasapali's continuing record of the handloom Sambalpuri saree tradition of Odisha.
| 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, included |
| Primary Colour | Purple |
| Secondary Colour | Blue |
| Body Design | Jhoti motifs all over the body |
| Border | Rudraksha motif |
| 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, Formal occasions |
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