Rani Purple Ramachandrapedi Silk Saree mayurbhanj Method of production of this

Method of production of this suit piece:The tie and dye or 'bandha' is done beforehand for hundreds of metres by two to three weavers together

‘Sakta’ is another name of Pasapalli

a traditional craft passed down through generations

This rich handpainted Pattachitra tussar silk saree

What can be more charming than these khandua cotton saris

Rani Purple Ramachandrapedi Silk Saree mayurbhanj Method of production of thisGopalpur tussar has flourished since 16th century AD in Jajpur district when Sri Chaitanya (propagator of Bhakti Movement) with devotees (some were weavers) visited Odisha. Good quality katia yarns are procured from Mankidia of Balasore & Nuapatna district. Tussar silk cocoons are separated by specialized female artisans good quality is reeled into tussar yarn while coarse quality tussar is called ghicha tussar yarn. Weaving is done in a fly shuttle