A maroon and black pure silk Khandua patta handloom saree from Odisha, with small butis on the deep maroon body, a black pasapalli border in a chessboard-like check, and a bold black pallu woven with floral and geometric motifs. It is well suited to festivals, religious functions and evening gatherings.
Design details
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Body: Deep maroon, with small butis.
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Border: Black pasapalli border with a chessboard-like checkered design.
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Pallu: Bold black, with intricate floral and geometric motifs.
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Fabric: Pure silk, handwoven on a handloom.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
Wear it to a temple visit, a family function or a Diwali evening. A black blouse sharpens the checks, and gold jhumkas with a simple chain keep the focus on the border.
About Khandua silk
Khandua is an ikat silk woven in Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, Odisha, and it is GI-tagged. It was traditionally woven for Lord Jagannath of Puri and is also called Khandua patta. Traditional motifs include elephants, lions, kumbha (temple), flowers and lines from the Gita Govinda. Pasapalli is a chessboard check inspired by the game of pasa, a motif shared with Sambalpuri weaving.
Care
Dry clean only. Store the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture. Refold it every few months so the zari does not crack along the folds. Do not spray perfume directly on silk or zari, and iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
