Rust Tipa Pasapali (Blouse) Size:32 Bandha or Tie and dye

Bandha or Tie and dye is a difficult craft and that our weavers do with such skilled precision

Sundargarh

Designs like different temples of Odisha

Here is the pattachitra painting of Konark Chakra on grey plain cotton Handloom fabric

Rust Tipa Pasapali (Blouse) Size:32 Bandha or Tie and dyeSambalpuri 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,