Saree is most popular and
beautiful attire of Indian women. It is said to be a perfectly designed
garment, which lets a woman flaunt her personality in most graceful manner. It
accentuates the curves of a woman and makes her feel confident about herself.
There are many different varieties of sarees, but among them handloom saree is
the kind which is most popular among women.
From different parts of India
many different varieties of handloom sarees have originated. Handloom sarees
are famous for theirbeautiful designs and the process of making. Although most
of the varieties are crafted using more or less the same method, but sambalpuri
saree is a category is which is result of fine craftmanship and amazingly
beautiful designs and pattern. Sambalpuri sarees have originated from the
different parts of Odisha and named according to their place of origin.
The making process of sambalpuri
sarees are so elaborate and unique that it takes at least 25 people working
together for 20 days to make one saree. The silk or cotton threads used to make
these sarees are first dyed in colors and then dried. The same process of dye
and dry is repeated one more time to make the color strong. After that bundles
of threads are sorted one by one and then they are wrapped separately in reels.
Once the design patterns are finalized, then each thread is threaded by hand.It
takes a lot of effort and timeto make these 9 yards elegances. Traditionally these
saree designs include shankha, chakra, phula, geometric patterns etc. However
now according to market demands weavers have started including more patterns
such as flowerpots, landscapes, portraits and many more. These sarees are loved
by leading celebrities and leaders and that is why these sarees are gaining
popularity amongnot only in India but across the globe and sambalpuri silksaree online shopping has made its reach to any corner of the world. Now
anyone can buy and enjoy the uniqueness of these saree from anywhere in the
world.
Online shopping of these sarees
is not only helping buyers, but also it is helping craftsmen as well. There are
many villages in Odisha, where weaving of sambalpuri handloom silk saree
is the only source of income, most of all, they are doing this since
generations and trying hard to keep this art of weaving sarees alive.
Government of Odisha is also
encouraging the weavers as well as buyers of handloom cotton silk saree.
A lot of programs are running to motivate and encourage the craftsmen by giving
awards to most deserving and hardworking weavers. Government is even providing
financial support for raw materials to prepare sarees. Different handloom shops
are opened to give easy access to buyers.Many crafts men have been awarded with
prestigious honors. Some of the renowned names are Padmashree winners Kailash
Chandra Meher,Kunja Bihari Meher, Chatrubhuja Meher and Krutharth Acharya. For
people of Odisha it is not only a variety of saree it is their art nourished
with love and passion.














