Krishna R Sambalpuri Cotton Blend Sarees or ‘Bandha’ Sarees of Odisha do not come only from present-day Sambalpur, rather are woven in Bargarh, Sonepur, Barpalli all being parts of erstwhile undivided Sambalpur.One of the most popular weaves in Odisha is the ‘ikat’ or the ‘bandha’ style. In the ‘single’ ikat, either the warp or weft thread is dyed while in the ‘double’ ikat, both the warp and weft are dyed before weaving. According to historians, it is part of the State’s historical link with Indonesia. The unique feature of this ‘bandha’ or ikat designing technique is that the sambalpuri silk saree design is reflected almost identically on both the side of the fabric.
