A handwoven maroon and light brown Nuapatna ikat saree in handloom cotton from Nuapatna, Cuttack district, Odisha. The maroon body is patterned with white ikat vines and orange circular butis, framed by light brown borders, and the light brown pallu carries rows of white diamond ikat. Soft and airy, it suits office wear and daily wear.
Design details
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Body: Maroon cotton with white ikat vine patterns and orange circular butis.
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Border: Light brown borders with subtle floral, temple and geometric motifs.
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Pallu: Light brown pallu with rows of white diamond and traditional ikat motifs.
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Fabric: Breathable, soft handloom cotton.
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Blouse: No blouse piece is included, so you can choose your own contrast blouse.
Occasions and styling
Wear it to the office, on everyday outings or to casual festive gatherings in summer. A rust orange or cream blouse with wooden or silver jewellery suits the earthy palette.
About Nuapatna ikat
Weavers in Nuapatna, Cuttack district, Odisha, work in bandha, Odisha's tie-and-dye ikat. The cluster is known for Khandua silk and for cotton ikat sarees with bold motifs. The slightly blurred edge on each motif is a mark of hand ikat, not a flaw.
Care
For the first wash, dry clean the saree or hand wash it separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Handloom dyes may bleed slightly, so do not wash it with other clothes at first. Dry it in shade rather than in direct sun. Iron on medium heat, and use a light starch if you like the cotton crisp.
