{"product_id":"authentic-nuapatna-khandua-silk-saree-in-magenta-shankha-lotus-ikat-design-copy","title":"Authentic Nuapatna Khandua Silk Saree in Turmeric Yellow - Rust Temple Border \u0026 Striped Pallu","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eRadiate positivity and grace in this stunning \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTurmeric Yellow Mulberry Silk Saree\u003c\/span\u003e. A masterpiece of Odisha handloom, this saree features a brilliant, glossy yellow body that stands in striking contrast to its bold \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003erust-orange borders\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe highlight of this drape is the traditional \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKumbha (Temple) border\u003c\/span\u003e, a sawtooth design woven with precision that frames the saree beautifully. Unlike sheer silks, this is woven from high-quality \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMulberry silk\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a rich, opaque texture with a natural shine that catches the light effortlessly. The look is completed with a simple yet elegant striped pallu in matching rust tones.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDesign Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Vibrant Turmeric Yellow pure mulberry silk with a solid, plain finish. The texture is opaque (non-transparent) and carries a natural, sophisticated sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eBorder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Contrast Rust-Orange wide border featuring the traditional white Ikat 'Kumbha' (Temple\/Sawtooth) motifs running along the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003ePallu:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e The pallu continues in the contrast Rust-Orange shade, characterized by simple, elegant horizontal stripes that run across the width.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSaree Color: Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eFabric: Sustainable Pure Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWash Care: Dry Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eBrand: SUTA-SAGA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eProduct category: Khandua Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eLength: 6.25 Metres (including blouse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eModel's blouse is for display only; a running blouse piece is included. For a bold look, try pairing this saree with a contrast blouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSlight color variations are to be expected and are a characteristic feature of authentic, hand-dyed textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003ePlease embrace the slight irregularities of this handwoven drape, as the true beauty of handloom lies in its unique imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDigital Representation: We use AI technology to showcase the styling potential of this saree. The fabric and details are 100% true to the actual product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Khandua Silk Saree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1. Divine Origins (12th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e Originating in the 12th Century, the Khandua saree is linked to the poet \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJayadev\u003c\/span\u003e. He wove verses of his epic \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eGita Govinda\u003c\/span\u003e into silk as an offering to Lord Jagannath. This tradition survives today as the \"Kenduli Khandua,\" a ritual cloth inscribed with lyrics that is worn by the deities every night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2. Royal Patronage (18th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e The craft was formalized around \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1719 AD\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKing Ramachandra Dev II\u003c\/span\u003e of Puri. He issued a royal decree appointing weavers from \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNuapatna\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManiabandha\u003c\/span\u003e as \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eSevakas\u003c\/span\u003e (servitors), mandated to supply silk for the temple, thus securing the art form's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e3. Distinct Weaving Clusters\u003c\/span\u003e Production is centered in two villages with unique histories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eNuapatna:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Home to Hindu weavers who are the primary suppliers for the Jagannath Temple rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eManiabandha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Historically a Buddhist settlement; weavers here (the Saraka community) blend Buddhist aesthetics (like elephant motifs) with Hindu traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e4. Design \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \"Khandua\" refers to cloth worn on the lower body.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e It uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSingle Ikat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e (Bandha), where threads are tie-dyed before weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Designs are auspicious, featuring the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eNabagunjara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e (a nine-animal mythical creature), elephants, lions, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eKumbha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e (temple borders).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eColors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e Traditionally uses Red, Yellow, and Orange; black and blue are strictly avoided in ritual contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5. Modern Status\u003c\/span\u003e Today, the Khandua Pata is a \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGI-tagged\u003c\/span\u003e textile, protecting its authenticity. It has evolved from purely sacred cloth to the quintessential \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ebridal saree\u003c\/span\u003e for Odia weddings, symbolizing tradition and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soumyashri Sambhalpuri Vastra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45998867677355,"sku":null,"price":12900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/4729\/3611\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bb34b2b8-958e-4ef0-9c71-4131c4c8a59d.png?v=1766934310","url":"https:\/\/sutasaga.com\/products\/authentic-nuapatna-khandua-silk-saree-in-magenta-shankha-lotus-ikat-design-copy","provider":"SUTA-SAGA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}