NEW in the sarishop: Orissa tribal handlooms

Austere, subdued geometric indigenous designs - these were hard to get and who know's if they'll ever be gotten again - only available here! Dupattas, sarees and shawls

Orissa Cotton Handlooms

Ikat patterning is done by first dying the threads according to the pattern layout. As the sari is woven the pattern emerges. It's never quite millimeter in sync giving it the delightful jaggy look that bestows ikat work some of it's charm, as does it's bold geometric ornament, wide temple style borders all rendered in a uniquely Orissa tribal style.

Orissa Bomkai saris feature threadwork ornament borders and pallu, some combine small touches of ikat work. The sarees in this collection were all picked for their traditional tribal look, as well as their understated and elegant color pallette.

Orissa Silk Handlooms

Metallic handspun finish and heavy guage silk with delightful yarn dyed patterning. The shiney and burnished metal finish of the silk sari is it's most obvious appeal and is only possible through using the locally produced silk fiber. Heavy threadwork borders and pallus add to the overall effect of geometric ikat patterning. You can read more about ikat in the Orissa pages of the safari.