Shubhashree Sambalpuri Cotton Saree | Bandha Mercerized Cotton | Pasapali
Shubhashree Sambalpuri Cotton Saree | Bandha Mercerized Cotton
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Description
Shubhashree is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in mercerized cotton, carrying a deep maroon ground layered with fish, jhoti, shankha, and flower motifs across the body and pallu — a handloom Sambalpuri saree that speaks through its patterning rather than its colour alone.
The Craft Behind Shubhashree
Shubhashree is the product of the Bandhakala process — the Bandha double ikat technique practised by Bhulia weavers of Odisha. Before a single thread meets the loom, both warp and weft threads are bound at precise intervals and resist-dyed so that the motifs are locked into the thread itself. When weaving begins, the fish, jhoti, shankha, and flower forms emerge simultaneously on both axes, aligned to within a thread's width. This is what makes each GI certified Sambalpuri saree irreplaceable — the motif cannot be printed or replicated by machine. Cotton versions spend 10 to 15 days on the loom. The Sambalpuri Handloom GI tag and the Government of India Handloom Mark confirm the weave's authenticity and origin.
Wearing Shubhashree
Mercerized cotton carries a quiet sheen without weight, and Shubhashree drapes with a firm, structured fall that holds its pleats through a long day. The thread count — 120 warp by 120 weft — gives the fabric a close, even hand that is neither stiff nor limp. As a Sambalpuri saree for wedding rituals, the Rudraksha border and sacred jhoti motifs carry cultural weight without requiring embellishment. For a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the fish and shankha forms are considered auspicious across Odishan tradition. As a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office, the maroon-red palette and measured patterning read as composed and considered. The motifs travel across the wearer's body as the weaver intended — continuous and deliberate.
Shubhashree is part of the Pasapali collection of authentic Sambalpuri handloom sarees, sourced directly from Bhulia weavers in Odisha.
| Product Name | Shubhashree |
|---|---|
| Saree Type | Sambalpuri Bandha |
| Tradition | Sambalpuri Handloom (GI Certified) |
| Weave | Handloom |
| Technique | Bandha (Double Ikat) — Bandhakala process |
| Material | Mercerized Cotton |
| Thread Count | Warp 120 / Weft 120 |
| Saree Length | 5.45 metres + 70 cm Blouse |
| Saree Breadth | 47 inches |
| Blouse | Yes (included) |
| Primary Colour | Maroon |
| Secondary Colour | Red |
| Body Design | Fish, jhoti, shankha, and flower motifs across the full body |
| Border | Rudraksha motif |
| Pallu | Fish, jhoti, shankha, and flower motifs |
| Key Motifs | Fish (Matsya), Jhoti, Shankha (Conch), Flower, 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, Festive occasions |
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Care
Dry Clean Only:
Each Pasapali creation is woven with care and an appreciation for the craft behind it. To preserve its colours, texture and intricate detailing, we recommend professional dry cleaning and gentle handling. With the right care, your saree will remain a treasured part of your wardrobe for years to come.
Exchange, Return & Refund policy
We accept returns if your saree arrives damaged or if we sent a different saree. Message us within 48 hours of delivery on WhatsApp (+91 70082 18776) or at pasapali.sarees@gmail.com with your order number and photos, and please don’t send anything back until we confirm. We arrange the return at our cost, then offer a replacement of equal value (subject to availability) or a refund to your original payment method.
Changed your mind or want a different colour? You can exchange within 48 hours, with conditions.