Mustard Tribals Peacock Kothi Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) Metres:3 This is a pasapali pattern

This is a pasapali pattern within red and black squares design placed spaciously all over the fabric

The pallu undoubtedly has the Konark wheel motif- the signature Odisha architectural marvel

This is a Khaja Cropped Flapped Natural Dye (Jacket) for ladies in silk including mulberry and eri silk

The big pasapalli (checkerboard) blocks with ikat work running in between is its hall mark

The Kondh tribe of Odisha boasts a culture deeply intertwined with the natural world

Mustard Tribals Peacock Kothi Sambalpuri Cotton (Fabric) Metres:3 This is a pasapali patternSambalpuri 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,