37 Kuthi Red Mustard (Blouse) Odisha traditional pit loom with throw/fly

traditional pit loom with throw/fly shuttle technique is used

The tie-up strings at the back give a tinge of edginess to this almost oval backless blouse

making it unaffordable to the larger handloom-loving masses

mustard and white pasapali fabric is a true Sambalpuri double ikat beauty

This green pasapali over white base fabric is a true Sambalpuri ikat beauty

37 Kuthi Red Mustard (Blouse) Odisha traditional pit loom with throw/flySambalpuri 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,