Vanasri is an original Sambalpuri cotton saree woven in mercerized cotton, presenting a composed green palette with a plain solid body, ikat stripe pallu, and a finely worked rudraksha ek phulia border — a GI certified Sambalpuri saree that carries the discipline of the Bandhakala tradition in every thread.
The Craft Behind Vanasri
Vanasri is woven through the Bandha double ikat process, a method central to authentic Sambalpuri handloom in which both the warp and weft threads are individually resist-dyed before a single pass of weaving begins. Skilled Bhulia weavers of Odisha bind threads at precise intervals, dye them in sequence, and then align them on the loom so that the motif — here, the rudraksha ek phulia — emerges simultaneously across both thread directions. This Bandhakala process demands exacting hand coordination: a single misalignment disrupts the pattern irreversibly. Each Vanasri saree spends ten to fifteen days on the loom. The result is a GI certified Sambalpuri saree carrying the Government of India Handloom Mark, verifying both its origin and the authenticity of its weave.
Wearing Vanasri
Mercerized cotton carries a quiet, understated sheen that drapes with composure — not stiff, not limp, but with a controlled fall that holds a pleat cleanly. The 120-count warp and weft give Vanasri a finely woven hand that sits lightly through a long day. As a Sambalpuri saree for wedding ceremonies, the deep green tones and ikat stripe pallu carry presence without demanding attention. As a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the rudraksha motif on the border carries traditional resonance that is specific to this region's craft vocabulary. As a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office wear, the plain solid body reads as composed and professional, with the border offering the only quiet flourish. The wearer carries the geometry of the ek phulia border at the wrist and hem — a detail apparent only on close inspection.
Vanasri is part of the Pasapali collection of handloom Sambalpuri sarees sourced directly from Bhulia weaving households in Odisha.
| Product Name | Vanasri |
|---|---|
| Saree Type | Sambalpuri Bandha |
| Tradition | Sambalpuri Handloom (GI Certified) |
| Weave | Handloom |
| Technique | Bandha (Double Ikat) |
| Material | Mercerized Cotton |
| Thread Count | Warp 120 / Weft 120 |
| Saree Length | 5.40 metres |
| Saree Breadth | 43 inches |
| Blouse | Yes (included) |
| Primary Colour | Green |
| Secondary Colour | Dark Green |
| Body Design | Plain Solid |
| Border | Rudraksha Ek Phulia Border |
| Pallu | Ikat Stripes |
| Key Motifs | Rudraksha, Ek Phulia |
| 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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