A red and white Khandua patta saree in pure silk with the pasapalli check, handwoven in the Nuapatna tradition of Odisha. The red body is covered in white and green pasapalli check motifs, and the pallu carries ikat floral and temple patterns in gold. Soft and light, it comes with an unstitched blouse piece and suits festivals and family functions.
Design details
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Body: Red with white and green pasapalli check motifs.
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Pallu: Ikat floral and temple patterns in gold.
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Fabric: Pure silk, soft, light and naturally lustrous.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
It is a good choice for festivals, family functions, office events and evening gatherings. A green blouse picks up the colour in the checks, with gold jhumkas to match the pallu.
About Khandua
Khandua is the GI-tagged ikat silk of Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, Odisha, traditionally woven for Lord Jagannath of Puri. The pasapalli check on this saree is a chessboard pattern inspired by the game of pasa. Because Khandua is woven on a hand-operated loom, small irregularities in weave or colour are a natural sign of handwork, not a defect.
Care
Dry clean only. Store the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture, and refold it every few months. Do not spray perfume directly on the silk. Iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
