A violet pure silk Khandua patta handloom saree woven in Nuapatna, Odisha, with fine single ikat butis and temple-inspired motifs on the body, framed by golden and maroon bands on a temple-style border and pallu. It is a graceful choice for festivals, family functions and evening gatherings, and comes without a blouse piece.
Design details
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Body: Rich violet, with delicate hand-tied single ikat (bandha) butis and temple-inspired motifs.
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Border: Contrasting golden and maroon bands with intricate patterns and florals in the classic Odisha temple border style.
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Pallu: Golden and maroon accents with patterned bands that match the border.
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Fabric: Pure silk, handwoven by weavers in Nuapatna.
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Blouse: No blouse piece is included.
Occasions and styling
Wear it to a Durga Puja evening, a family wedding function or a festive dinner. Since no blouse piece is included, a maroon or gold brocade blouse works well, finished with antique gold jhumkas.
About Khandua silk
Khandua is an ikat silk woven in Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, Odisha, and it is GI-tagged. It was traditionally woven for Lord Jagannath of Puri and is also called Khandua patta. Traditional 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, and iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
