CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: 10 Fulia Machha Cotton Saree. The border of the saree has parallel lines running across it. It has a floral border and anchal (end). The color scheme of the saree is orange, black and white. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Jantri Tussar Saree. The body of the saree is diapered with small flower buti. The border has two rows of red flowers with a row of blue flowers between them. The color scheme of the saree is red, blue and beige. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Machha Border Cotton Saree. The border of the saree has parallel lines running across it. It has a floral border and anchal (end). The color scheme of the saree is orange and dark blue. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Hatachal Badi Saree. The border of the saree has a temple border. The color scheme of the saree is red and white. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Kathikumbha Machha Anchal Cotton Saree. A red colored saree with fish motifs enclosed within horizontal rows on the anchal (end). This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Red Border Tussar Saree. This saree has been made from tussar silk and has a plain body and red border. The color scheme of the saree is beige and red. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Habaspuri Cotton Saree. This saree is named after the place of production i.e. Habaspur village of Kalahandi district. The special feature of this saree is that it is has longitudinal, kumbha (temple), fish and tortoise motifs in border developed by extra warp. The anchal (end) is decorated with local tribal motifs developed by extra weft technique. It is used as a bridal saree. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Konark Chakra Table Cloth. This table cloth is ornamented with the motif of the Konark Wheel. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: National Border Body Bandha Khandua Saree (Red). This saree has a traditional temple design border and an anchal (end) comprising rows of flowers, lions and swans. The body is diapered with rows of large flowers and leaf designs. The color scheme of the saree is red and green. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Half Dhadi Bandha (Chhota) Khandua Saree. Khandua is a traditional ikat (tie and dye or bandha) saree from Odisha that is worn during auspicious ceremonies. The body of the saree has rows of elephant, large flower and tendril pattern. The color scheme of the saree is red and green. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Tarabali Khandua silk Saree (Red). This saree has taraballi or band of stars of sky or a lozenge design on the body along with floral motifs on border and anchal. The color scheme of the saree is red and black. It is especially worn during bridal ceremonies. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Tarabali Khandua silk Saree (Black). This saree has taraballi or band of stars of sky design on the body of the Saree along with floral motifs on border and anchal (end). The color scheme of the saree is orange and black. It is especially worn during bridal ceremonies. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Nabakothari Khandua Silk Saree (Blue). The 'nabatkothari' saree has nine square segments placed in a linear way on the body that contain nine different designs like, lotus, elephant, temple, peacock, pot, lion, conch, butterfly and deer in one line and another nine in the other line. This is a single ikat saree. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Nabakothari Khandua Saree (Green). The 'nabatkothari' saree has nine square segments placed in a linear way on the body that contain nine different designs like, lotus, elephant, temple, peacock, pot, lion, conch, butterfly and deer in one line and another nine in the other line. This is a single ikat saree. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Badafula Khandua Silk Saree (Blue). The body of this saree is decorated with big flowers (badafula) arranged in an all-over pattern developed by single ikat method and has a traditional anchal (end). It is popularly known as 'Badafula' saree. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Barakothari Khandua Silk Saree (Green). Khandua is a traditional ikat (tie and dye or bandha) saree from Odisha that is worn during auspicious ceremonies. The saree has a green body and red anchal (end) color scheme. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Siminoi Cotton Buti with BP Saree (Tussarate). The name of the saree is based on the place of production i.e. village 'Siminoi' of Dhenkanal district. It is woven with plain body associated with extra warp border contained with solid flat shaped badi Kumbha effect produced by the tie and dye method. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Siminoi Cotton Buti with BP Saree (Maroon). The name of the saree is based on the place of production i.e. village 'Siminoi' of Dhenkanal district. It is woven with plain body associated with extra warp border contained with solid flat shaped badi kumbha effect produced by the tie and dye method. The saree has a red body and black border design. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Cotton Chagala Saree. This is a traditional saree from Odisha with a temple motif border. 'Chagala' means naughty in Odia which is illustrated with the temples woven in a zigzag manner. The border has large floral pattern. This saree was procured from Weavers Cooperative Society, Maniabandha.

Subject: Traditional Khandua Maniabandhi Cotton Saree. A Khandua is a traditional ikat saree from Odisha that is worn during wedding and other auspicious ceremonies. The saree has a red body and black anchal (end) color scheme. The word 'Maniabandhi' comes from the place of origin Maniabandh in the Athagarh district. This saree was procured from Weavers Cooperative Society, Maniabandha.

Subject: Single Tipa Silk Bandha Saree. The body of this saree is decorated with unitary motifs of finger tips (tipa) developed by single ikat method and has a traditional anchal (end). The saree has a yellow body and a purple colored border. This saree was procured from Weavers Cooperative Society, Maniabandha.

Subject: Special Khandua Design Bandha Saree (Green). Khandua is a traditional ikat (tie and dye or bandha) saree from Odisha that is worn during auspicious ceremonies. The body of the saree has rows of elephant, large flower and tendril pattern. The color scheme of the saree is red and green. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 1 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Habaspuri Silk Saree (Pink). This is named after the place of production i.e. Habaspur village of Kalahandi district. The special feature of this saree is that it has longitudinal, kumbha (temple), fish and tortoise motifs in border developed by extra warp. The anchal (end) is decorated with local tribal motifs developed by extra weft technique. It is used as a bridal saree. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Padmasini Silk Tie & Dye Saree. This saree is made using the tie and dye technique and shows appreciation to Goddess Lakshmi through verses praising her and elephants that flank her. The body of the saree is adorned with small motifs or butis. The color scheme of this saree is brown and maroon. This saree has been procured by weaver Iswar Meher.