Sabai Grass Maroon Thread Jewellery Box sabai grass Bichitrapuri and Bapta (Cotton &

Bichitrapuri and Bapta (Cotton & Silk mixed) sarees

The Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics GI (Geographical Indications) document states that tie-and-dye weaving in western Odisha dates back to around 600 BC

Adorned with intricate hand-painted Pattachitra motifs inspired by mythology

handcrafted wall hanging from Odisha

Chiffon sarees are lightweight and a sheer fabric that is made from the yarn of silk

Sabai Grass Maroon Thread Jewellery Box sabai grass Bichitrapuri and Bapta (Cotton &The artistic hands of rural people have given a new recognition in handicraft. Sabai grass is collected from the forest mainly by the rural women who are then dried and made into ropes by manually operated machines . The dyes used for colouring the rope are synthetic dyes. These are then used for making utility items.