Black Phula Bandha Silk (Fabric) sambalpuri bapta fabrics “Kumbha” means temples

“Kumbha” means temples

Known for its distinctive geometric and artistic patterns

Traditional handwoven ikat or baandha: One of warp/weft tied and dyed pre-weaving (single ikat)

in which the weft threads are set as plain royal blue

Black Phula Bandha Silk (Fabric) sambalpuri bapta fabrics “Kumbha” means templesSambalpuri 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,