I know some of you are following my blogs religiously. So here’s another ikat saree love story for you. The ikat sarees were introduced to me by my mom. She was the headmistress of a government high school, and before the school introduced uniforms for teachers, she always wore Sambalpuri sarees for some unknown reason. […]
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Introduction Odisha is a state in eastern India that boasts of a rich cultural heritage and a thriving textile industry. Among its many specialties, Odisha handlooms stand out for their intricate designs and fine quality. In recent years, these handlooms have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which acknowledges their unique identity and safeguards […]
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The distinctive hand-woven textiles of Odisha (Orissa) in unusual patterns and vibrant colours have supported a thriving cottage industry employing thousands. Odisha (Orissa) is famous for its silk ikat weaves created by an intricate process called the “bandha” in which warp and weft threads are tie-dyed to produce the pattern on the loom while weaving. […]