{"title":"Ikat","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBefore a single thread meets the loom, the pattern already exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIkat is made backwards from every other cloth. The weaver binds sections of yarn with thread, dyes them, unbinds, binds again — building the design into the yarn itself, colour by colour, from memory and reckoning alone. Only when the loom begins does the pattern emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Sambalpuri Ikat comes from the weaving belts of western Odisha, where the craft is called \u003cem\u003ebandha\u003c\/em\u003e. Shankha, chakra, fish, the running vine — motifs held in families for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLook closely at the edge of any motif and you'll find a soft feathering where the dyed yarns shifted on the loom. That blur is the weaver's hand. It cannot be printed, and no two lengths carry it the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sambalpuri-ikat-handwoven-dupatta-black-red","title":"Sambalpuri Ikat Handwoven dupatta : Black \u0026 Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWoven on pit looms in the weaving villages of western Odisha, this Sambalpuri ikat saree carries the quiet precision of the \u003cem\u003ebandha\u003c\/em\u003e technique — where every yarn is tied and dyed by hand before it ever meets the loom. The pattern is not printed onto the cloth. It is dyed into the thread itself, and the weaver must align each strand so the motif emerges exactly where it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA deep black body holds bands of ikat florals in white and crimson, feathered at the edges in the way only true resist-dyeing allows. it has rich madder red, scattered with fine ikat butis and closing in a temple-tipped zigzag against a black ground of \u003cem\u003ekumbha\u003c\/em\u003e motifs. The border runs in a fine gold-toned thread work, restrained and unhurried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandwoven Sambalpuri ikat (Bandha), Odisha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e100% pure cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLength: 2.17m x 0.9m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlub texture and minor irregularities are natural marks of handwoven cloth, not defects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFirst wash: dry clean only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSubsequent washes: gentle hand wash in cold water with mild detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWash separately — natural dyes may bleed in early washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDo not bleach, do not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDry in shade, avoid direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIron on medium heat on the reverse side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStore folded in a cotton or muslin wrap; refold along different lines every few months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maadri.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44275061096551,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9698\/1351\/files\/ikkatred.png?v=1784908264"},{"product_id":"sambalpuri-ikat-cotton-dupatta-olive-vermilion","title":"Sambalpuri Ikat Cotton Dupatta - Olive \u0026 Vermilion","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWoven on the handlooms of Odisha, this Sambalpuri ikat dupatta carries the quiet confidence of true resist-dyed craft. A deep olive-green field is set against a vivid vermilion, where the two shades meet in a play of warmth and earth. The signature \u003cem\u003ebandha\u003c\/em\u003e technique — where yarns are tie-dyed before they ever touch the loom — gives the motifs their soft, feathered edges, a hallmark that machines can never imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe borders bloom with temple \u003cem\u003ekumbha\u003c\/em\u003e peaks and traditional fish-and-flower buti, framed by fine ikat detailing along the length. Each dupatta is a testament to days of patient dyeing and weaving, no two ever exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDrape it over a plain kurta, a saree, or a linen dress — a piece rooted in heritage, made to be worn and loved for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandwoven Sambalpuri ikat (Bandha), Odisha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e100% pure cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLength: 2.17m x 0.9m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlub texture and minor irregularities are natural marks of handwoven cloth, not defects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash Care:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFirst wash: dry clean only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSubsequent washes: gentle hand wash in cold water with mild detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWash separately — natural dyes may bleed in early washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDo not bleach, do not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDry in shade, avoid direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIron on medium heat on the reverse side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStore folded in a cotton or muslin wrap; refold along different lines every few months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRooted in Earth. 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The soft feathered edges you see on every motif are the signature of true ikat: they can't be printed, and no two pieces resolve exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe body is a warm undyed ivory, cool and breathable, scattered with small teal star-floral bandha motifs in staggered rows. Above the border, a band of arrowhead ikat shapes makes the transition. The border itself is a deep peacock teal, edged with fine white and slim aubergine pinstripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pallu turns the scheme over: a dark teal ground carrying horizontal bands of white bandha motifs and fine warp stripes, giving the drape real weight at the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePure cotton, light enough for long summer days, structured enough to hold a crisp pleat. Made for work mornings, festive lunches, and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Sambalpuri Ikat (Bandha), Odisha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Handwoven on pit loom, tie-and-dye yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaree length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 5.15 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlouse piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — NA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWash \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst wash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry clean only for the first two washes. Natural dyes release excess colour initially, and dry cleaning sets them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsequent washes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash separately in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever soak beyond 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bleach, no detergent with optical whiteners — they dull the ivory and bleed the teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist; press water out gently between palms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry in shade, spread flat or on a wide line. Direct sunlight will fade the teal and yellow the undyed ivory. Turn the pallu inward while drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIroning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium heat while slightly damp. Iron on the reverse side. 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In the bandha technique of western Odisha, the weaver ties and resist-dyes sections of the yarn itself, then aligns warp and weft on the loom so the pattern emerges as the cloth is made. The soft feathering at the edge of each shape - the signature of true ikat - is the record of that alignment, made by hand, thread by thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pallu carries the Konark chakra, the stone wheel of Odisha's 13th-century sun temple, worked in madder red with fine white outlining. Around it sit kumbha temple triangles and diamond bandha motifs, framed by rows of fine white stripes. The body is a deep turmeric yellow, bordered in charcoal and rust with the streaked ikat gradation that only tied yarn can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandwoven on pit looms in Bargarh, Odisha. 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