A handwoven royal blue and neon yellow Sambalpuri saree in pure silk from western Odisha. The upper body is royal blue with small woven butis, the lower half and pallu turn neon yellow with geometric ikat and gold-toned motifs, and a contrast temple border runs along the edge. It suits festivals, family functions and evening gatherings.
Design details
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Body: Royal blue upper field with woven butis, moving into a neon yellow lower half.
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Border: Contrast temple border.
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Pallu: Neon yellow pallu with geometric ikat and gold-toned motifs.
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Fabric: Pure silk, light and smooth to wear.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
The bright colour pairing stands out at festivals, family functions and evening gatherings. A royal blue blouse with gold jhumkas and slim bangles keeps the focus on the neon yellow pallu.
About Sambalpuri weaving
Bandha, Odisha's tie-and-dye ikat, is at the heart of Sambalpuri weaving from Sambalpur, Bargarh and Sonepur in western Odisha. The yarns are dyed in sections before they go on the loom, which gives each motif a slightly blurred edge, a mark of hand ikat. Sambalpuri Bandha sarees and fabrics are GI-tagged.
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.
