Beige Tussar Silk sambalpuri Dupatta with handpainted Pattachitra art

Size and Fit : Length (230cm) * Width (92cm)
Fabric : Tussar Silk
Colour : Beige
Wash Care: Dry Clean

Design Details

• Tussar Silk Sambalpuri Dupatta
• handloom dupatta
• handpainted Pattachitra art on dupatta

Weaving Technique

Odisha Ikat is a kind of Ikat, a resist dyeing technique, originating from Indian state of Odisha. Also known as 'Bandha of Odisha'. Bandha can be defined as "A length of systematically arranged yarn, dyed according to a preconceived design in such a manner so as to enable a weaver to portray the design when the yarn is converted to a fabric through the process of weaving". A notable feature in this Ikat is that it depicts the same colourful design motif on both its front and back. No additional yarn is required to produce this effect.

Pattachitra is an ancient art of Odisha. Crafts Collection showcasing ancient art in contemporary style. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The theme of Oriya painting centres round the Jagannath and the Vaishnava cult. Themes are mostly on Lord Jagannath and Radha-Krishna. Pattachitra is thus literally a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, mostly mythological in depiction. Pattachitra wall hanging, bottle art, cushion covers were available in market.

Raghurajpur is a heritage crafts village in Puri district, known for its master Pattachitra painters.