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.