THE STORY BEHIND THE CRAFT

Sambalpuri Handwoven Ikat Soft Cotton Saree - Harit Tarang

Sriram V

Chennai, chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Sriram V

Handmade Crafts & Traditional Art

This saree is crafted by skilled handloom artisans from Odisha who preserve the traditional Sambalpuri Ikat weaving technique. Their work combines generations of weaving knowledge with patience and precision, turning carefully prepared yarn into a distinctive handmade textile.

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Making time: About 4 days
hours of handwork: 26
Materials: Cotton
Origin: chennai, Tamil Nadu
Craft: 3 years of practice

How it is made

Step by step

The saree is created using the traditional Bandha tie-and-dye technique. The yarn is carefully tied and dyed according to the desired pattern before being placed on the loom. During weaving, the dyed yarns are precisely aligned to form the characteristic Ikat motifs. The process requires considerable patience, skill, and attention to detail.

01
Yarn Preparation
Cotton yarn is selected and prepared for the weaving process.
02
Pattern Tying
Sections of the yarn are carefully tied according to the desired Ikat pattern.
03
Dyeing
The exposed sections of yarn are dyed while the tied portions resist the colour, creating the pattern within the yarn itself.
04
Yarn Alignment
The dyed yarns are carefully arranged and aligned so the intended motifs appear correctly during weaving.
05
Handloom Weaving
The prepared yarn is woven by hand on a traditional loom to create the saree.
06
Finishing
The completed saree is inspected and finished, retaining the natural character and minor variations of a handmade textile.

Tradition & history

Handmade Crafts & Traditional Art

Sambalpuri Ikat is a traditional handloom craft associated with Odisha and is recognised for its distinctive geometric motifs and intricate tie-and-dye technique. The Bandha method of preparing and dyeing yarn before weaving gives Sambalpuri textiles their characteristic patterns. This saree carries forward that craft tradition through a contemporary soft-cotton design.

Materials

Primary material: Soft cotton Craft technique: Sambalpuri Ikat weaving Dyeing technique: Traditional Bandha tie-and-dye Length: Approximately 6.5 metres without blouse

Sourcing

The saree uses cotton yarn prepared for the traditional Ikat weaving process. The craft is associated with Odisha's handloom tradition, where skilled artisans transform prepared yarn into patterned textiles through careful handloom weaving.

Impact & fair price

How this price is made

The value of a handwoven saree reflects more than its raw materials. It also represents the artisan's time, skill, precision, and the preservation of traditional weaving knowledge. Purchasing a handmade product helps create demand for artisan craftsmanship and supports the continuation of traditional handloom practices.

Maker's share (estimate)

100%of the price covers the maker's materials and time (estimate)

Materials: ₹2,900
Labour (26 hrs) × ₹120: ₹3,120
Listed price: ₹3,120

An estimate from material cost, hours and margin — not an official market price.

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