Ageless and timeless, silk is considered to be one of the most luxurious fabrics all over the world. A favourite amongst the royalty, it made its way to the weaving centres of India's kingdoms and holy cities during the bygone era. Obtained from mulberry silkworms, the exquisite fabric was hand-spun into sarees with myriad motifs, palettes and brocades. It became a treasured piece of fabric and was passed on from one generation to the next as a heirloom. Known for its elegant and lustrous appearance, soft silk sarees are lightweight and easy to drape, making it the perfect ensemble for festive and special occasions.
Each piece is elegantly crafted and will surely add to your wardrobe. There are various Patta Sarees available here Like Sambalpuri sari, Khandua Patta Saree and Bomkai print Patli Pata Saree.
Bargarh is a municipality in Bargarh district in the state of Odisha, India. Bargarh is called the business hub of western Odisha. It was earlier a part of Sambalpur district. 'Sambalpuri Sarees' originated from Bargarh district. Ikkat hand woven sarees and other Sambalpuri clothes are made in Bargarh district. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The tradition is more than thousand years old. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus literally a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, mostly mythological in depiction.
Odisha Ikat is a kind of Ikat, a resist dyeing technique, originating from Indian state of Odisha. Also known as 'Bandha of Odisha'. Bandha can be defined as "A length of systematically arranged yarn, dyed according to a preconceived design in such a manner so as to enable a weaver to portray the design when the yarn is converted to a fabric through the process of weaving". A notable feature in this Ikat is that it depicts the same colourful design motif on both its front and back. No additional yarn is required to produce this effect. Khandua Pata/Silk Saree, the pride of Odisha is mainly woven in villages in Nuapatna and Maniabandha Blocks. Khanduas are not only called ‘the pride of Odisha’ but they are rich in culture and heritage and closely associated with Lord Jagannath in many ways. Moreover, historically Lord Jagannath’s ‘Angavastra’ is made from Khandua fabric. Other than Gitagobinda-Khandua-pata (silk), other cotton fabrics are also used in the daily rituals of the deities.
Bomkai Saree is a handloom saree from Odisha. This is also known as Sonepur saree. Sonepur is in the western part of Odisha. The Bomkai saree has originated from a small picturesque village called Bomkai in Ganjam district, 156 Km from State Capital Bhubaneswar in Odisha. Latter on it is introduced in Sonepur. Bomkai saree has contrast border and pallu with beautifully woven intricate threadwork. This can be explained as an extra weft technique. In an extra weft structure one weft yarn is used to weave a ground cloth and an additional weft is inserted at intervals to create a decorative pattern on the surface on the cloth. Motifs are inspired by the nature, tribal lifestyle. The saree gives a aristocrat look for it's fabric, texture and smoothness. The border in most of the Bomkai pattern saree with diamond form gives the saree a prominent and distinctive look. The motifs on the Bomkai are inspired from nature and tribal art, giving the saree a fascinating look that makes it perfect for aristocracy. Bomkai sarees are available in cotton and silk fabrics.