The Weaving of Sambalpuri cotton online salwar kameez

Sambalpur in the state of Orissa, or Odisha, India. It is famous for its Sambalpuri variety of cotton and silk fabrics, using Ikkat patterns or the tie-dye method in their making. The Ikkat style of weaving is employed in the hand-woven Sambalpuri salwar kameez using geometrical patterns. Ikkat is a technique which involves applying bindings, which resist dye penetration to the threads in pre-determined patterns, and then dyeing the threads. These dyed threads are then woven to produce the desired pattern. Within the ikkat style are variants of single-ikkat and double-ikkat. Alternately the tie-die method of weaving and then dyeing, known as ‘bandhakala’ is also used. Here the threads are first woven and the resist bindings then applied to the fabric before dyeing it. Shanka, chakra, or floral pattern motifs may be seen on the base fabric, with designer colours and patterns chosen to provide the traditionally woven salwar, the modern look. The Sambalpuri Bomkai, is a print that has an appealing look on account of depictions of nature, animals and birds, and is preferred for traditional functions and festive occasions.

The green and grey Sambalpuri handloom pure soft cotton salwar kameez has light green and dark green vertical strips with ikkat designs in them on the kameez. The salwar is a plain grey colour one. The dupatta is soft cotton ikkat printed. This chudidar kameez set would be suitable for daily casual, office and social occasions.

The yellow and black Sambalpuri handloom pure soft cotton salwar kameez has dark and light brown vertical strips with cream coloured abstract ikkat prints on the kameez. The salwar is a neat contrast in black. The soft cotton ikkat printed chunni in brown is a good match. This alluring salwar kameez outfit would be a mesmerizer at parties, functions, social events.

The Sambalpuri salwar kameez is a light and springy crepe fabric, with a crimpy look and a slightly dull lustre. Once made from natural silk, it is today mostly made from synthetic filament yarn. The Sambalpuri salwar kameez is soft, smooth, and airy, making it ideal for hot and humid weather conditions. Synthetic fibres widely available and comparatively cheap as compared to natural fibres as silk, they also possess the advantages of low moisture absorption, good stain resistance to chemicals, and are easy to wash and maintain. However care has to be taken against possible heat damage.

The Sambalpuri salwar kameez are available in a wide range of colours and hues on account of their acceptability of most dyes. The body of the salwar has tie method designs. With attractive designs and accompaniments in vivid colour combinations, Sambalpuri salwar kameez the assumes the level of a refreshing style statement.

The simply sizzling blue colour Banarasi Sambalpuri salwar kameez with floral zari buttis all over has thread work and silver zari and floral kundan worked patch border either side. The chunni is a patch border with zardozi and kundan work on it. An exquisite stunner, this dress material would be apt for grand occasions like weddings, parties, social invites and traditional festive occasions.

The beautiful red and parrot green colour Sambalpuri salwar kameez has multicolour floral thread embroidery work done all over. The chunni have patch borders with beautiful embroidery on them. The eye-catching creation is suitable for exclusive occasions like weddings, parties, social functions, festivals and big events.

Prachi.L She is a freelancer long associated with ethnic fabrics, known for her special leaning towards ethnic sarees. She enjoys the privilege of being a part-time consultant to Unnati Silks. S.E-mail her at unnatikaro@gmail.com.