A coral red and blue cotton Sambalpuri ikat handloom saree from Odisha, with round chakra motifs on a coral red body and blue accents carrying geometric and floral ikat patterns. The chakra is one of the classic Sambalpuri motifs. Lightweight handloom cotton keeps it comfortable for festive days and cultural gatherings.
Design details
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Body: Coral red, with classic round chakra motifs.
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Accents and border: Blue, with geometric and floral ikat patterns.
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Fabric: Lightweight, breathable handloom cotton.
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Origin: Handwoven in Odisha.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
Wear it to festive gatherings, cultural events and family celebrations, or to work on a warm day. A royal blue blouse with silver jhumkas suits the coral and blue, and keeps the chakra motifs in focus. As a cotton handloom saree, it is comfortable enough to wear often, not only on special days.
About Sambalpuri ikat
Sambalpuri sarees are woven in western Odisha, around Sambalpur, Bargarh and Sonepur (Subarnapur), and the Sambalpuri Bandha saree is GI-tagged. Bandha is Odisha's tie-and-dye ikat. The chakra (wheel) is one of its classic motifs, along with the shankha (conch), phula (flower) and rudraksha.
Care
For the first wash, dry clean or hand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent, as handloom dyes may bleed slightly. Dry in shade. Iron on medium heat; a light starch keeps cotton crisp.
