Purple Kothi Odia Alphabets Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) paddycrafts We are keeping alive our

We are keeping alive our Pattachitra Heritage by encouraging these paintings to be made on fabrics and sarees

ever-pervading image of Goddess Durga with two Asuras Sumbha and Nisumbha

This particular piece features a stunning coffee-colored body with tribal bandha motifs in teal green

Bichitrapuri and Bapta (Cotton & Silk mixed) sarees

Purple Kothi Odia Alphabets Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) paddycrafts We are keeping alive ourSambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics from GI (Geographical Indications) document says that Tie & Dye weaving in western Odisha came into existence during 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat or baandha, one of warp weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving (single ikat) or both warp and weft are tie dyed before weaving (double ikat). Weavers are distributed in Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada & Sambalpur & some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi,