Krishna R Sambalpuri Cotton Blend Art silk Saree uses Ikat technique which is a resist dyeing and weaving technique. The textile craft of Sambalpuri Ikat Sarees is known as bandha kala or ‘tie art’ in Odisha. Ikat is a long process which can take between three days to three months depending on the design.
It begins with a dyeing technique that is used to pattern fabrics. The silk yarn used for sambalpuri Ikat saree is first segregated. Then these yarns are measured and are induvial tied and dyed. The tying and dying continues till the pattern is properly and accurately coloured. Once the desired colors come in the result, the threads are detached from the bindings. After the yarns are spun into bobbins and pins and they are loaded to the beams. All the process of Sambalpuri Ikat saree doesn’t stop here. The desired pattern is then weaved and the Sambalpuri Saree gets its form.
