White and Coffee Bandha Cotton (Fabric) Meter:7 This is the red variant

This is the red variant of our world famous heritage site Konark’s main symbol- the Konark Chakra or Wheel

while also helping marginalised yet culturally rich Odisha's talented paper mache artisans to survive and indeed prosper

they practice sustainable agriculture and maintain close-knit community ties

It is made by expert Pipli artisans on special order from Utkalamrita

White and Coffee Bandha Cotton (Fabric) Meter:7 This is the red variantSambalpuri 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,