Sambalpuri

Sambalpuri Saree originates from Odisha, India. These are hand-woven traditional sarees where in the weft and the warp are first tied, dyed, and then carefully woven. Usually, they are produced in the Sonepur, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Boudh, and Balangir districts of Odisha. Sambalpuri sarees especially are known for the use of traditional motifs resembling its association with this beach state such as sankha or shell, Phule or flower, and chakra or wheel. At times in some of the sarees, animal motifs also are used for enhancing the look of the pallu and borders.