{"product_id":"sharada-pink-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton-saree","title":"Sharada Sambalpuri Cotton Saree | Pink Bandha Ikat Mercerized Cotton | Pasapali","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharada is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in pink mercerized cotton, carrying one of the oldest sachipar check patterns in the handloom Sambalpuri saree tradition. Its black khajur border, ikat-aligned body checks, and a pallu filled with phula lata, bird, and flower motifs make it a considered choice for those who value craft over decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft Behind Sharada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharada is the work of Bhulia weavers in Odisha, who practise the Bandhakala process — a resist-dyeing method in which both warp and weft threads are individually tied and dyed before a single pass of the shuttle begins. This is Bandha, the double ikat technique: motifs are not printed or embroidered but emerge simultaneously from both thread directions as the weaver works. Every motif alignment across warp and weft requires precise pre-calculation. On mercerized cotton, this process takes 10 to 15 days on the loom. Sharada carries the GI certified Sambalpuri saree mark and the Government of India Handloom Mark, confirming its origin and authenticity as an authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing Sharada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercerized cotton sits closer to the body than silk, draping with a slight weight that holds its pleats without stiffness. The sachipar check across the body creates a quiet visual rhythm, while the black chevron border gives structure at the hem. This is a Sambalpuri saree for wedding rituals where tradition matters more than occasion dressing, and equally suited as a Sambalpuri saree for puja, where the phula lata and bird motifs on the pallu carry their own meaning. The breathable cotton weave also makes Sharada a practical Sambalpuri cotton saree for office wear through longer working days. The motifs do not overwhelm the wearer — they accompany her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharada is part of the Pasapali collection of ikat saree Odisha weaves, each sourced directly from Bhulia weaver families practising the Bandhakala technique across Sambalpur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ftbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaree Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambalpuri Bandha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTradition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambalpuri Handloom (GI Certified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeave\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandha (Double Ikat) — Bandhakala process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercerized Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarp 120 \/ Weft 120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaree Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.40 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaree Breadth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlouse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSecondary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSachipar check pattern (century-old traditional design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack border with chevron \/ khajur pattern and ikat motifs in between\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePallu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional flower motifs, bird, phula lata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Motifs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhula lata, bird, floral, khajur (chevron), sachipar checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoven By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBhulia weavers, Odisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeave Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGI Tag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSambalpuri Handloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovernment of India Handloom Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWedding, puja, office, cultural occasions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Handloom Sarees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharada is part of Pasapali's collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eSambalpuri Handloom sarees\u003c\/a\u003e from Odisha. Read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003estory behind the brand\u003c\/a\u003e and the weavers who make them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pasapali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403126612142,"sku":"PS-MC-CRE-BLU-303","price":13930.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/5855\/6590\/files\/sharada-sharada-pink-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton-s-1.jpg?v=1789986600","url":"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/products\/sharada-pink-sambalpuri-bandha-sambalpuri-cotton-saree","provider":"Pasapali","version":"1.0","type":"link"}