Blue Red Gaja Singha Utkala Lakhmi (Fabric) Metres:0.5 tie-and-dye weaving in western Odisha

tie-and-dye weaving in western Odisha dates back to around 600 BC

Our Odisha's several tribes still extensively make and wear these jewellery

This is white with black single ikat work

It is used as ceremonial bridal wear by local people

Blue Red Gaja Singha Utkala Lakhmi (Fabric) Metres:0.5 tie-and-dye weaving in western OdishaSambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics from GI (Geographical Indications) document says that Tie & Dye weaving in western Odisha came into existence during 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat or baandha, one of warp weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving (single ikat) or both warp and weft are tie dyed before weaving (double ikat). Weavers are distributed in Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada & Sambalpur & some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi,