Black Nabarangi Silk Saree paddycrafts and traditional folk art

and traditional folk art

The tie-up strings at the back give a tinge of edginess to this almost oval backless blouse

it showcases the signature beauty of Khandua silk through its lustrous finish

in which the weft threads are set as white

In traditional handwoven ikat or bandha

Black Nabarangi Silk Saree paddycrafts and traditional folk artKhandua Facts from GI (Geographical Indications) Document: Origin of Khandua traces back to 12th Century AD and it is closely associated with Lord Jagannath Temple rituals at Puri, Odisha. Khandua is the Weave of the single largest cluster in Odisha at Nuapatna. Here, 10,000 weavers are present with approximately 6000 looms. The Weaves varieties are Nabarangi, Tarabali, Gitagobinda Bastra etc. Common Motifs are Star, temple, conch, rudrakshya, fish,