A handwoven red and black Sambalpuri saree in pure silk from western Odisha. The red body is patterned with white bandha ikat motifs, including vines and florals, while the bold black border and pallu carry geometric stripes and phula (flower) motifs. It suits festivals, family functions and evening gatherings.
Design details
- Body: Red field with white bandha ikat motifs, including vines and symbolic florals.
- Border: Black border with classic stripes and geometric details.
- Pallu: Black pallu with stripes, phula (flower) motifs and geometric details.
- Fabric: Pure mulberry silk, soft and fluid.
- Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
This classic colour pairing works for festivals, family functions and evening events. A black blouse with chunky oxidised silver jewellery suits the bold bandha motifs.
About Sambalpuri weaving
Sambalpuri sarees are woven in western Odisha, in Sambalpur, Bargarh and Sonepur (Subarnapur). The Sambalpuri Bandha saree is GI-tagged. Bandha is Odisha's tie-and-dye ikat, where yarns are resist-dyed in sections before weaving so the pattern appears as the cloth is woven.
Care
Dry clean only. Keep the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth and store it away from moisture. Refold it every few months so any zari does not crack along the folds. Avoid spraying perfume directly on the silk, and iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
