{"product_id":"sutrabandha-light-blue-sambalpuri-cotton-saree-bandha","title":"Sutrabandha Sambalpuri Cotton Saree | Mercerized Cotton Bandha | Pasapali","description":"\u003cp\u003eSutrabandha is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in light blue and navy blue mercerized cotton, belonging to the handloom Sambalpuri saree tradition of Odisha. The body carries a traditional jala ikat pattern, while the border runs fish motifs in navy, and the pallu opens into layered floral ikat compositions — each motif aligned with measured intent across the length of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft Behind Sutrabandha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSutrabandha is made through the Bandha technique — a double ikat process known in Odisha as Bandhakala. Before a single thread meets the loom, both warp and weft threads are bound at precise intervals with resist ties, then dyed so that the motifs are locked into the thread itself. When weaving begins, pattern and colour emerge simultaneously on both axes, demanding exact alignment at every pass of the shuttle. This is the work of Bhulia weavers of Odisha, who carry this knowledge across generations. A single cotton Bandha saree takes 10 to 15 days on the loom. Sutrabandha carries the GI certified Sambalpuri saree mark and the Government of India Handloom Mark, both confirming its authenticity as an authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing Sutrabandha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercerized cotton carries a quiet sheen without weight. Sutrabandha drapes with a smooth, settled fall — it holds its pleats without stiffness and moves without resistance. The light blue ground keeps the cloth cool and easy to wear across seasons. The jala body pattern sits against the skin with evenness; the fish border adds definition at the hem without competing with the pallu's floral spread. As a Sambalpuri saree for wedding occasions, the navy and light blue pairing reads with considered formality. As a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the traditional motifs carry the right cultural register. As a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office wear, the mercerized finish and controlled palette make it a practical and composed choice for the working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSutrabandha is part of the Pasapali collection of ikat saree Odisha traditions, woven to document and sustain the Bandha saree Odisha lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ftbl\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSutrabandha\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)\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\u003e43 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\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSecondary Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavy Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional jala ikat pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish motif in navy blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePallu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloral ikat motifs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Motifs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish, Floral ikat, Jala ikat\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, Festive occasions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eExplore More Handloom Sarees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Sutrabandha is part of Pasapali's collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eSambalpuri Handloom sarees\u003c\/a\u003e from Odisha.\n    Read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003estory behind the brand\u003c\/a\u003e and the weavers who make them.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pasapali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47942141378734,"sku":"PS-MC-BLU-NAV-01","price":12800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/5855\/6590\/files\/sutrabandha-sutrabandha-light-blue-sambalpuri-cotton-saree-ban-1.jpg?v=1780554892","url":"https:\/\/pasapali.com\/products\/sutrabandha-light-blue-sambalpuri-cotton-saree-bandha","provider":"Pasapali","version":"1.0","type":"link"}