Sambalpuri Ikat Handwoven dupatta : Black & Red

Woven on pit looms in the weaving villages of western Odisha, this Sambalpuri ikat saree carries the quiet precision of the bandha 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.

A 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 kumbha motifs. The border runs in a fine gold-toned thread work, restrained and unhurried.

Details:

• Handwoven Sambalpuri ikat (Bandha), Odisha
• 100% pure cotton
• Length: 2.17m x 0.9m
• Slub texture and minor irregularities are natural marks of handwoven cloth, not defects

Wash Care:

• First wash: dry clean only
• Subsequent washes: gentle hand wash in cold water with mild detergent
• Wash separately — natural dyes may bleed in early washes
• Do not bleach, do not wring or twist
• Dry in shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Iron on medium heat on the reverse side
• Store folded in a cotton or muslin wrap; refold along different lines every few months