Khandua Silk Saree

Exclusive Handwoven Khandua Silk saree.Deep Koamaru base with Traditional Ikat,Pasapalli in Body & border Maroon base with Traditional Ikat & Pallu Maroon base with Traditional ikat,Pasapalli 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 feature distinct and elaborate borders, often embellished with traditional motifs like flowers, elephants, and geometric shapes. The pallu (the loose end of the saree) is usually richly decorated and complements the body of the saree.The checkerboard pattern is symbolic of the game of dice, which holds cultural and mythological significance in Indian tradition.Only the warp (vertical threads) or the weft (horizontal threads) is dyed using the ikat technique. The other set of threads remains plain. One of the defining characteristics of ikat patterns is their slightly blurred or feathered edges, which result from the resist-dyeing technique. 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.