Maroon Black Pasapali Border Nabakothi Silk Saree khandua 2 metre long and 40”

2 metre long and 40” wide sarees being specially made

Pipli Applique work

and ceremonial objects

This is the black variant of our world famous heritage site Konark’s main symbol- the Konark Chakra or Wheel

The sarees were popularly known by the name of `Kusumi Kapta

Maroon Black Pasapali Border Nabakothi Silk Saree khandua 2 metre long and 40”Khandua Facts from GI (Geographical Indications) Document: Origin of Khandua traces back to 12th Century AD and it is closely associated with Lord Jagannath Temple rituals at Puri, Odisha. Khandua is the Weave of the single largest cluster in Odisha at Nuapatna. Here, 10,000 weavers are present with approximately 6000 looms.