Sambalpuri Ikat
GI TaggedSambalpuri 'bandha' ikat ties and dyes the yarn to create soft-edged motifs of shells, wheels and flowers, with the pattern appearing identically on both faces. Its curvilinear designs set it apart from the angular ikats of the south.
- Region of origin:
- Odisha
- GI registration:
- Sambalpuri Bandha (Orissa Ikat)
- Materials:
- cotton; silk
- Techniques:
- tie-dye yarn (bandha) ikat
- HS code (customs):
- 5208
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About Sambalpuri Ikat
Sambalpuri 'bandha' ikat ties and dyes the yarn to create soft-edged motifs of shells, wheels and flowers, with the pattern appearing identically on both faces. Its curvilinear designs set it apart from the angular ikats of the south.
- Region of origin
- Odisha
- GI registration
- Sambalpuri Bandha (Orissa Ikat)
- Materials
- cotton; silk
- Techniques
- tie-dye yarn (bandha) ikat
- HS code (customs)
- 5208
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Bhulia/Meher weavers of Odisha.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Sambalpuri Ikat is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Sambalpuri Bandha (Orissa Ikat)”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
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