Rani Black Half Tree of Life Sambalpuri Silk Saree 1000-5000 Decorating the Raksha Bandhan thali

Decorating the Raksha Bandhan thali in various ways has been trending for years

This doll is made up of lac material with paintings all over

it is an integral part of the Mahaprasad

The bichitrapuri is the most famous pattern of double ikat weave of Odisha

Rani Black Half Tree of Life Sambalpuri Silk Saree 1000-5000 Decorating the Raksha Bandhan thaliSambalpuri 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,