A black and red Nabakothi Nuapatna handloom cotton saree from Odisha. The black body is woven as a Nabakothi grid of red-lined panels, each holding an ikat motif such as an elephant, fish, temple, wheel, conch or flower in red, green and white. The deep maroon-red anchal (pallu) carries bands of animal motifs, including elephants, deer and horses, in yellow, green and white. A red striped border frames the saree. It suits office wear, festivals, pujas and daytime functions.
Design details
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Body: Black cotton in a Nabakothi grid with red lines, each panel holding an ikat motif such as an elephant, fish, temple, wheel, conch or flower.
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Anchal: Deep maroon-red with bands of elephants, deer, horses and other animal motifs in yellow, green and white.
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Border: Red border with fine woven stripes.
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Fabric: Cotton, woven on a handloom.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched red blouse piece with a woven border.
Occasions and styling
Nuapatna cotton is light and breathable, so this saree works for office wear, pujas, festivals and daytime family functions. The animal anchal is the talking point, so keep the jewellery simple: silver, oxidised or terracotta pieces suit the black and red.
About Nabakothi and Nuapatna ikat
Nuapatna in Cuttack district, Odisha, is one of the state's best-known ikat weaving centres and the home of Khandua silk. Its weavers use the bandha tie-and-dye technique, in which the yarns are resist-dyed in sections before weaving, so the pattern appears as the cloth is woven. Nabakothi, meaning nine chambers, is a classic Odia layout in which the body is divided into a grid of boxes, each filled with a motif.
Care
Dry clean for the first wash. After that, hand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Do not soak for long or wring tightly. Dry in the shade to protect the colours, and iron on medium heat on the reverse side.
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