A handwoven maroon Nuapatna ikat saree in handloom cotton from Nuapatna, Cuttack district, Odisha. The deep maroon body is edged with yellow and red bandha borders, and the pallu features a chakra (wheel) motif surrounded by geometric and tribal patterns in black and red. It suits office wear, daily wear and temple visits.
Design details
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Body: Deep maroon cotton woven in Nuapatna ikat.
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Border: Yellow and red borders with traditional bandha patterns.
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Pallu: Chakra (wheel) motif surrounded by geometric and tribal patterns in black and red.
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Fabric: Soft, airy 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, for daily wear or on a temple visit. A yellow blouse with small gold-toned jhumkas echoes the border.
About Nuapatna ikat
Nuapatna in Cuttack district is an Odisha weaving cluster that produces Khandua silk as well as cotton ikat sarees and dress materials with bold tie-dye motifs. Because each saree is woven on a hand-operated loom, small irregularities in weave or colour are a natural sign of handwork.
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.
