One of the eastern states of India famous for its rich variety of ethnic Indian fashion wear in Odisha or Orissa. It is renowned for its beautiful and gorgeous handloom textiles. Orissa sarees are well-known for their exquisite finish and delicate works. Some of the sarees of Orissa are carefully preserved and proudly cherished to carry forward the tradition in subsequent generations. In fact, handloom weaving in Orissa is one of the ancient and largest industries in India. It supports thousands of weavers and related craftsmen and artisans. Hence, these Indian sarees cannot be missed when it comes to enhancing the beauty of one’s closet or gifting.

The whole process of making the handcrafted Orissa sarees is mechanised to save time. The dying and weaving the fabric has very strong religious inspirations. Old religious texts and traditions, especially those revolving around Jagannath (Juggernaut or Lord Krishna) have highly motivated the weavers. In the sarees, therefore, there is a profound display of colors of Jagannath, temple borders and mythological motifs.

The region produces a wide variety of tussar silk and very sturdy cotton. Interestingly, the cotton from this state has a shiny finish and smooth texture. Orissa ikat dyeing and weaving is one of its kind. It is extremely popular among saree lovers.

Dongria Sarees are inspired by Dongria or the tribal art form of Orissa. They are woven the Dongria Kondh tribe of the Munda ethnic group, located in the Niyamgiri Hills from the districts of Rayagada and Kalahandi. They are handwoven pure soft cotton fabric. Natural products like dyes and cotton yarns make them eco-friendly. They are rare and unique. They are generally thick weaves with bright and vibrant color play and geometric and simple designs. Today to catch up with changing times there are prints and modern textures and designs.