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Bikash Mahapatra, Maniabandha, Odisha

Khandua Ikat Handloom Saree - Taupe w/ White

Khandua Ikat Handloom Saree - Taupe w/ White

Regular price $49.00 USD
Regular price $98.00 USD Sale price $49.00 USD
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Beautiful abstract geometric motifs created by tie-dyeing the yarns in Ikat technique. A unique color combination of Taupe, Light green and White gives a modern vibe. These are soft and quite comfortable to drape! 

***Please note that this saree has a minor weaving defect near the Pallu border area; see picture 2***

 Specification

  • Category: Ladies
  • Weave: Khandua Ikat Handloom
  • Material: Cotton
  • Length: 5.5 meters
  • Width: 46"
  • Blouse Piece: Yes
  • Body: Taupe and White abstract geometric motifs
  • Border: Taupe with stripes
  • Pallu: Pallu has a pop of light green stripes. 
  • Fall and Picot edge: Yes
  • Trims: Tassels

Description

Ikat is the craft of weaving with tie-dyed yarns to create colorfully patterned textiles. It is a way to resist dye. In Odisha, Single Ikat is referred to as Maniabandha Ikat and associated with Khanduas. These fabrics are tie-dyed and hand woven by craftsman from a family well known in Maniabandha village for weaving and for their legacy of having the most talented percussionists in one house. He started working on this craft when he was 12 years old.

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