A bottle green and black cotton Sambalpuri ikat handloom saree from Odisha, with a rich bottle green body and a bold black border and pallu carrying white ikat patterns. Paisley and leaf motifs in red and green add colour. The cotton is light and breathable for everyday wear, office days and small celebrations.
Design details
- Body: Rich bottle green.
- Border and pallu: Bold black, with intricate white ikat patterns.
- Motifs: Paisley and leaf motifs in red and green.
- Fabric: Lightweight, breathable handloom cotton.
- Origin: Handwoven in Odisha.
- Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
Wear it for office, casual gatherings or a cultural evening. A black blouse with handcrafted silver jewellery suits the strong green and black contrast. As a cotton handloom saree, it is comfortable enough to wear often, not only on special days.
About Sambalpuri ikat
Sambalpuri weaving belongs to western Odisha, around Sambalpur, Bargarh and Sonepur, and Sambalpuri Bandha sarees and fabrics are GI-tagged. Bandha is the Odia name for tie-and-dye ikat. Classic motifs include the shankha (conch), chakra (wheel), phula (flower), rudraksha and the pasapalli check.
Care
Dry clean the first time, or hand wash it on its own in cold water with mild detergent, since handloom dyes can bleed a little. Dry in shade and iron on medium heat. Light starch helps the cotton stay crisp.
