Ganjam Bomkai Cotton Saree - Deep Blue with White Temple Border & Polka Dots | Odisha Handloom Saree
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Ganjam Bomkai Cotton Saree - Deep Blue with White Temple Border & Polka Dots | Odisha Handloom Saree
Body: The main body of the saree, as seen in both images, is a rich, solid deep blue. It features a minimalist design with small, white polka dots scattered evenly across the entire surface.
Border: The saree runs with prominent vertical borders along the sides. The design is characterized by:
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A distinct white "temple" or sawtooth pattern (rows of triangles pointing inwards) set against the blue background.
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Flanking this temple design are narrower bands of intricate white geometric diamond weaving.
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The outermost edge is finished with a clean white strip.
Pallu: The pallu (the decorative end piece shown in the second image) is elaborate and multicoloured, contrasting sharply with the simpler body:
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Upper Pallu: The transition area features the continuation of the blue body with white dots, anchored by a large, central stylized woven motif. This motif depicts a structure resembling a temple platform or chariot carrying potted plants, topped with a bird, woven in white, red, green, and yellow threads.
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Lower Pallu: Below the central motif, the pallu consists of numerous densely woven horizontal bands featuring traditional motifs in various colors. These bands include rows of flying birds, geometric "X" and diamond shapes, pairs of peacocks facing each other, fish motifs, and larger, complex multi-colored geometric diamond patterns.
Specifications
- Saree Color: Deep Blue
- Fabric: Pure Mercerised Cotton
- Wash Care: Dry Clean
- Brand: SUTA-SAGA
- Product category: Bomkai cotton
- Length: 6.25 Metres (including blouse)
Notes
- Model's blouse is for display only; a running blouse piece is included. For a bold look, try pairing this saree with a contrast blouse.
- Slight color variations are to be expected and are a characteristic feature of authentic, hand-dyed textiles.
- Please embrace the slight irregularities of this handwoven drape, as the true beauty of handloom lies in its unique imperfections.
- Digital Representation: We use AI technology to showcase the styling potential of this saree. The fabric and details are 100% true to the actual product.
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Bomkai Saree – Origin & Weaving Heritage
The Bomkai saree traces its roots to a small village named Bomkai in the Ganjam district of southern Odisha, where it was originally woven using coarse cotton yarns. Over time, the Bomkai weaving tradition evolved beyond its place of origin.
During the late 1980s, the style underwent significant refinement in Sonepur (Subarnapur) of western Odisha, where weavers began creating Bomkai sarees on finer cotton and silk. This evolution introduced intricate buta and buti motifs, which have since become the defining feature of Bomkai sarees and a focal point of Odisha’s handloom heritage.
Bomkai sarees are traditionally woven using a technique where the warp threads are stretched and extended, and the weft threads are carefully interwoven within them. Advanced weaving methods such as Dobby, Jaala, and Jacquard are employed to achieve precision and complexity in motifs and borders.
The designs prominently feature artistic and symbolic motifs, including dancing dolls, chariots, trees, horses, ducks, tortoises, fish, creepers, traditional boita (boats), and classic buta and buti patterns. Floral and nature‑inspired motifs such as Kanthiphula, atasi flowers, bitter gourd blossoms, birds, flies, peacocks, fish, lotus, and damru are rendered beautifully in geometric forms.
A distinctive element of Bomkai sarees is the ornamental border, often adorned with repeating kumbha (temple spire) motifs, reflecting Odisha’s rich architectural and cultural legacy.
