Khandua Silk Saree

Exclusive Handwoven Khandua Silk saree.Dark Powder Blue base with Traditional Ikat in Body & border Black base with Temple Ikat & Pallu Black base with Traditional ikat design, with blouse piece.weight(gm)-600,DIMENSIONS-6.20 *1.18 mt.Khandua (also maniabandha or kataki) is a traditional “Bandha” or ikat sari produced from Odisha worn by women during wedding and aspecial type of which is worn by Jagannath. The clothes contain texts of Gita Govinda on them.Khandua sarees are primarily made from fine mulberry silk, known for its smooth texture, lustrous sheen, and durability.The silk used in Khandua sarees is soft to the touch and drapes beautifully, offering a luxurious feel.The sarees are woven using the double ikat technique, where both the warp and weft threads are tie-dyed before weaving. This technique ensures that the checkerboard pattern is intricately aligned and visible on both sides of the fabric.Ikat is unique because the patterns are dyed onto the threads before they are woven into fabric. This pre-weaving dyeing process is what sets ikat apart from other dyeing techniques. Weaver communities of Maniabandha and Nuapatna of Cuttack traditionally weave this kind of Pata. During the rule of Gajapatis, Sarees are made and transported to Jagannath Temple.