A blue and red Nabakothi Nuapatna handloom cotton saree from Odisha. The royal blue body is woven as a Nabakothi grid of red-lined panels, each holding an ikat motif such as a fish, deer, elephant, flower or temple in red and white. The maroon pallu carries rows of swans and birds in gold, pink and white, and a bright red border with small white ikat squares frames the saree. It suits office wear, festivals, pujas and daytime functions.
Design details
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Body: Royal blue cotton in a Nabakothi grid with red lines, each panel holding an ikat motif such as a fish, deer, elephant, flower or temple.
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Pallu: Maroon, with rows of swans and birds in gold, pink and white.
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Border: Bright red border with small white ikat squares.
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Fabric: Cotton, woven on a handloom.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched red blouse piece with a white border.
Occasions and styling
Blue and red is a classic Odia handloom pairing that works for office wear, pujas, festivals and family functions, and the cotton keeps it comfortable through a long day. Pair it with the red blouse and silver or oxidised jewellery.
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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