Traditional and Latest Sambalpuri Ikkat Sarees Online

Sambalpuriikat saree is a traditional hand woven ikkat saree wherein the warp and weft are tie-dyed before weaving. It is produced in the Bargarh, Sonepur, Sambalpur, Balangir district, odisha. Sambalpuri sarees are famous for their incorporation of traditional motifs like shanka, chakra, phula, all of which have deep symbolism, but the high point of these sarees is the traditional craftsmanship of the “Bandhakala” the tie dye art reflected in their intricate weaves, also known as Sambalpuri “ikkat”.

Sampuri pure silk saree

Ikkat is a dyeing technique involving the application of dye resistant bindings in a predetermined pattern prior to to the coloring of threads. The ikkat allows the weaver to prepare precisely the pattern of colors on the finished fabric by wrapping sections of the yarn with rubber strips before dipping it in select dyes. The rubber strips used for tying are a modern innovation replacing the old one traditional method of tying with coarse cottonthread.

Ikkat is classified into single and double ikkat styles. Single ikat fabric are created by interweaving tied and dyed warp with plain weft or resisted weft yarn is inserted in plain weft. Double ikat involves the process of resisting on both warp and weft and then interlacing them to form intricate yet well compose patterns.

Sambalpuri Cotton Saree

There are other varieties of ikat like Pochampally in Andhra Pradesh, Rajkot patola weave of Gujarat that are famous for their individual brand of ikkat sarees. Ikkat prints are also trending and high fashion on a variety of fabrics like pure cotton, pure silk, georgette, crepe and supernet to mention some. The Odisha Sambalpuri and Bomkai handlooms are similar but with minor differences.

Sambalpuri Cotton Saree

Briefly, in this technique, the threads are first tie-dyed and later woven into a fabric, with       theentire process taking many weeks. These sarees first became popular outside the state      when the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi started wearing them. To provide protection to the weavers practicing this art, the handloom silk sarees manufactured in Sambalpur and Berhampur in Odisha were included in the Governmet of India’s Geographical Indications(GI)registry. Some varieties of Sambalpuri sarees are Sonepuri, Pasapalli, Bomkai, Barapalli and Bapta and which are in high demand. 

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Sambalpuri Cotton Saree

Sambalpuri Cotton Saree

Sambalpuri Cotton Saree

The new-look Sambalpuri Sarees from Unnati are a healthy blend of traditional with trending, elevating eye-catching appeal to bewitching heights. Unnati experiments with traditional styles in a fusion with modern designs and patterns. There is Sambalpuri saree, that has an appealing look for depictions of nature, animals and birds. It is preferred for traditional functions and festive occasions. There are some sarees that employ the ikat style of tie-dye, where the threads are dyed with contrasting colours before they are woven with a special ‘extra weft’ technique. Bright coloured panels with extra motifs on a highly contrasting background make this tribal art fabric uniquely stand out. Motif patterns commonly adorning the fabric are bitter gourd, the atasi flower, the kanti-phul or small flower, peacocks and birds, Konark temple, conches. In one saree the initial or large motif known as Buttah, such a bird sitting on a tree, is woven on the body. This accentuates the fabric look. The smaller motifs decorate the borders and pallu, and have pomegranate seeds, Saara seeds and temple spires as popular subjects.

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