Black Rust Double Birds Sambalpuri Cotton Saree handmade Bichitrapuri and Bapta (Cotton &

Bichitrapuri and Bapta (Cotton & Silk mixed) sarees

stylish look

Depending on the design

Then the white plain threads are set as the warp in a powerloom

now there are just about seventy five weaving families remaining

Black Rust Double Birds Sambalpuri Cotton Saree handmade Bichitrapuri and Bapta (Cotton &Sambalpuri 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,