At first glance, Odisha’s Pasapalli saree may look like a beautifully arranged chessboard woven into fabric. But the neat squares are not printed onto the saree after it is made. They are planned at ...

The Sambalpuri Ikat saree, hailing from Odisha, is a cultural masterpiece crafted using the intricate double ikat technique, where both warp and weft threads are tie-dyed before weaving. Rich in ...

At first glance, Odisha’s Pasapalli saree may look like a beautifully arranged chessboard woven into fabric. But the neat squares are not printed onto the saree after it is made. They are planned at ...