Pattachitra Dress Material

Hand-painted Pattachitra dress materials on cotton from Odisha, drawing on the GI-tagged painting tradition of Raghurajpur near Puri. Sets include Raja and Boita themes and patchwork dupattas, in green and black, mustard yellow and black, burgundy, pink and blue, pink and teal, sea green, and olive green and red. Wear them to office events and casual festive days.

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What is Pattachitra?

Pattachitra is a traditional cloth-based painting of Odisha, centred on Raghurajpur near Puri. Orissa Pattachitra is GI-tagged. Artists hand-paint mythological and folk scenes, often of Lord Jagannath and Krishna. On a dress material, this painting turns a plain cotton set into wearable art.

What comes in each set

  • Top: 2.5 x 1.12 metres of hand-painted cotton on every set.
  • Dupatta: 2.5 x 0.91 metres on most sets; the patchwork dupattas on the mustard yellow and black and burgundy sets are sized differently, as listed on each product page.
  • Bottom: most sets do not include bottom fabric. The olive green and red Raja theme set includes a 2 x 1.12 metre bottom.

Designs in this collection

Themes include Raja and Boita, alongside painted sets in green and black, pink and blue, and pink and teal. The mustard yellow and black and the burgundy sets come with patchwork dupattas.

Hand painted, so each set differs

Because each top is painted by hand, small differences in line and colour between sets are natural. The painted top works best in a simple cut, such as a straight kurta, so the artwork is not lost in seams or gathers.

When to wear it

Pattachitra sets suit office events, festive gatherings and casual outings. Since the top carries the painting, pair it with a plain bottom in black, cream or a colour from the artwork, and keep jewellery simple.

How to care for it

Hand-painted Pattachitra is dry clean only. Do not wring or soak it, and iron on the reverse at low heat.

Why buy from Chhunchi

Every piece is handpicked from weavers across India. Shipping is free on prepaid orders, and cash on delivery is available for a Rs.200 charge. Orders are delivered in 5-7 working days across India. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, report it within 24 hours of delivery with an unboxing video for a refund.

Pattachitra Dress Material: frequently asked questions

What is Pattachitra?
Pattachitra is a traditional cloth-based painting of Odisha from Raghurajpur near Puri. Artists hand-paint mythological and folk scenes, often of Lord Jagannath and Krishna, and Orissa Pattachitra is GI-tagged.
Do Pattachitra dress materials come with bottom fabric?
Most Pattachitra dress materials at Chhunchi come with a hand-painted top and a dupatta but no bottom fabric. The olive green and red Raja theme set includes a 2 x 1.12 metre bottom.
How do I wash a hand-painted Pattachitra dress material?
Hand-painted Pattachitra dress material is dry clean only. Do not wring or soak it, and iron it on the reverse at low heat.
What fabric are Chhunchi's Pattachitra dress materials painted on?
Chhunchi's Pattachitra dress materials are hand painted on cotton from Odisha, which keeps them breathable for daily and office wear.
Does Chhunchi offer free shipping and cash on delivery?
Yes. Chhunchi ships free on prepaid orders across India and offers cash on delivery for a Rs.200 charge, with delivery in 5-7 working days. Items that arrive damaged, defective or wrong are refunded if reported within 24 hours of delivery with an unboxing video.