Story about Bandha or Ikat of Odisha Handloom

Odisha Ikat is a kind of ikat, a resist dyeing technique, originating from Indian state of Odisha, adapted from ikat in Indonesia. Also known as "Bandha of Odisha", Weaver communities of Maniabandha and Nuapatana of Odisha traditionally weave this kind of saree. Common motifs are star, temple, conch, rudraksh, fish, chakra, lotus etc. The inspiration of all its designs comes from nature. It is the best of single ikat; one of warp and weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving.

Thursday, 31 March 2022

Single IkKat

Ikat Textile with rendition of his famous work Gitagovind to Lord Jaganath, giving it the nick name of 'Poetry on Loom'. ✨

Maniabndha in Odisha is famous for its single weft ikat textile.✨

The "Khandua Patta" is a single weft ikat saree which is a speciality of Maniabandha, you can look out for

the elephant motif, which is exquisite and differs from the elephant motifs in other Orissan saris. ✨

This meticulous craft of tie and dye, is drenched in Odia culture and a complete collectors delight ✨

If you are a designer/ export house/ boutique owner do get in touch with us for some exquisite Maniabndha Sarees, Stoles in natural dyes and fabric yardages. ✨