Sakuntala and Deer Pattachitra Tussar Silk Saree ladies This rich sambalpuri cotton saree

This rich sambalpuri cotton saree having Elephant  in the body is a beautiful masterpiece

reflected in their occupations and craftsmanship

made from tussar silk-cotton for a soft feel against the skin

Method of production of this fabric: The tie and dye or 'bandha' is done beforehand for hundreds of metres by two to three weavers together

both warp and weft tie-dyed before weaving (double ikat)

Sakuntala and Deer Pattachitra Tussar Silk Saree ladies This rich sambalpuri cotton sareePatta chitra means painting on cloth patta. It has flourished in Odisha since earlier than 15th century. Earth, stone, and mineral colours are used for painting on patta or specialised canvas medium prepared organically for painting such as: vermillion red hingula (cinnabar); brick red geru (red ochre); yellow hartala (orpiment); white sankh (conch shell); black lamp black; gum resin kaintha plant etc. For Sarees stoles dupattas fabric : Fabric colour