Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics

In ancient times the entire western part of Orissa was known as the Kosal region. The weavers are distributed throughout Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada and Sambalpur districts and the weavers of some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda districts, where Meher community reside and produce pure Sambalpuri Bandha (tie and dye). Designs are developed on the yarn using bandha technique and subsequently woven into saree and fabric. In this bandha product, the designs get reflected almost identically on both the side of the fabric. Sambalpuri tie and dye is not confined to geometrical design, rather fine, sharp artistic curvilinear design in the form of shankha (conch), phulla (flower), machha (fish), lata (creeper), lahari, ghagra, deuli (temple), and hansha (swan) are seen. The design is intricate and exquisite.