Shakuntala and Deer Pattachitra (Blouse Piece) handicraft The special saree worn by

The special saree worn by model can be purchased here- GREEN RED DOUBLE ANCHAL BERHAMPURI

This red ikat fabric is a true Sambalpuri ikat beauty

white and black squares design placed spaciously all over the fabric along with beautifully designed borders and middle ikat work

due to which the cloth will not be affordable to majority of handloom lovers

This soft ikat lungi with star parterns is a absolute delight

Shakuntala and Deer Pattachitra (Blouse Piece) handicraft The special saree worn byPatta chitra means painting on cloth patta. It has flourished in Odisha since earlier than 15th century. Earth, stone, and mineral colours are used for painting on patta or specialised canvas medium prepared organically for painting such as: vermillion red hingula (cinnabar); brick red geru (red ochre); yellow hartala (orpiment); white sankh (conch shell); black lamp black; gum resin kaintha plant etc. Here is the pattachitra painting of Shakuntala