A pink and navy blue Sambalpuri handloom cotton saree from Odisha. The pink body carries white ikat temple borders, floral vines and palace motifs, and a contrasting navy blue section is woven with geometric floral patterns and crisp lines. It comes with an unstitched blouse piece and suits office wear, summer and casual festive days.
Design details
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Body: Rich pink with white ikat palace motifs, delicate floral vines and temple borders.
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Contrast section: Navy blue with geometric floral patterns and crisp lines.
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Fabric: Handloom cotton from Odisha with a light, soft drape.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
As a handloom cotton saree, it is comfortable for office wear, daily wear and summer, and the strong pink makes it suitable for casual festive functions. A navy blouse and silver temple jhumkas balance the two colours well.
About Sambalpuri
Sambalpuri weaving comes from western Odisha, mainly Sambalpur, Bargarh and Sonepur, and is GI-tagged as Sambalpuri Bandha saree and fabrics. Bandha means tie-and-dye ikat. Classic motifs include shankha (conch), chakra (wheel), phula (flower), rudraksha and pasapalli, a chessboard check.
Care
For the first wash, dry clean or hand wash the saree separately in cold water with a mild detergent, as handloom dyes may bleed slightly. Dry in shade. Iron on medium heat. Light starch keeps the cotton crisp.
