Black Dongria Pattern Pure Silk Handloom Khandua Patta Saree

A black Dongria pattern Khandua patta handloom saree in pure silk from Odisha. The jet black body is scattered with small, colourful woven bird motifs, and the pallu has multi-coloured horizontal stripes, bird motifs and geometric bands inspired by the tribal textiles of the Dongria Kondh. Fine golden borders finish it. It suits festivals, family functions and evening gatherings.Design details Body: Jet black pure silk with delicate, colourful bird motifs. Border: Yellow geometric borders and fine golden borders. Pallu: Multi-hued horizontal stripes, bird motifs and geometric paneling in the Dongria style. Blouse: Comes with an unstitched black silk blouse piece with fine yellow vertical pin-stripes and matching borders. Occasions and stylingAs a Khandua silk, it suits festivals, family functions, office events and evening gatherings. Its black base and bright stripes look modern with chunky oxidised silver jewellery, worn with the pin-striped blouse.About Khandua silkKhandua is a GI-tagged ikat silk woven in Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, Odisha. It was traditionally woven for Lord Jagannath of Puri, and its motifs include elephants, lions, kumbha (temple), flowers and lines from the Gita Govinda. It is also called Khandua patta.CareDry clean only. Store the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture. Refold it every few months so the silk and any zari do not crack along the folds. Do not spray perfume directly on silk or zari, and iron on low heat with a cloth in between.