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Sambalpuri IkatBargarh, Western Odisha

Crimson & Black Pasapalli Pure Mulberry Silk Saree

Handwoven Masterpiece with Traditional Chessboard Bandha

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The Lore of Sambalpuri Ikat

Preserving Centuried Odia Mastercraft

Woven by master weavers of the Meher community in Bargarh, this saree is an exemplary showcase of Odisha's double-ikat Bandha tradition. The body features the historic 'Pasapalli' motif, inspired by the ancient royal chessboard game of the Mahabharata. Each warp and weft silk yarn is individually resist-dyed with pinpoint precision before being mounted onto traditional pit looms. The aanchal (pallu) is adorned with auspicious Shankha (conch), Chakra (divine wheel), and temple spire Kumbha motifs.

Artisan Lore & Symbolism:The Pasapalli motif holds sacred royal heritage in Western Odisha. Legend recounts that kingly durbars in Patnagarh and Sambalpur commissioned these sarees for auspicious royal ceremonies. The mathematical alignment required for double-ikat chessboard squares allows no room for error: a single misaligned thread disrupts the sacred symmetry.

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4.9
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Madhusmita Mohapatra Verified Patron

Bhubaneswar14 Feb 2024

Pristine Sambalpuri Silk Quality

The precision in the Pasapalli bandha weave is extraordinary. You can feel the mathematical devotion of the weaver in every silk thread. Delivered in a luxury silk keepsake bag.

Dr. Arvind Rao Verified Patron

Bengaluru28 Jan 2024

Authentic Odia Craftsmanship Delivered to Karnataka

Finding genuine GI-certified Odisha textiles in South India is challenging. Sallet delivers pristine, unadulterated heritage quality. Truly magnificent.

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