A teal blue and red pure silk Khandua patta handloom saree from Odisha. The teal body is patterned with alternating white and blue square ikat motifs, and the brick-red pallu carries golden elephants, lotus medallions and chakra motifs. Red borders and a red blouse piece complete it, making it a good pick for festivals, family functions and evening gatherings.
Design details
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Body: Teal blue pure silk with geometric ikat squares in alternating white and blue.
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Pallu: Brick red with golden elephants, lotus medallions, temple triangles and chakra (wheel) motifs.
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Border: Traditional red borders.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched red blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
It suits festival days, family functions and evening events. Style it with the red blouse, gold jhumkas and red and gold bangles. A teal blouse is a quieter option.
About Khandua silk
Khandua is an ikat silk from Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, Odisha, and it is GI-tagged. It was traditionally woven for Lord Jagannath of Puri. Its motifs include elephants, lions, kumbha (temple), flowers and lines from the Gita Govinda.
Care
Dry clean only. Store the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture. Refold it every few months so the zari does not crack along the folds. Do not spray perfume directly on silk or zari. Iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
