Yellow Pasapali Border Khandua Cotton Saree Puri - Pattachitra The zari work adds a

The zari work adds a touch of elegance and richness to the saree

and Indian folklore

Varanasi Glass Beads was awarded GI Tag in the year 2016

The paintings also incorporate elements of local folklore

The blue color comes from a unique glazing process that involves using a mixture of quartz stone powder

Yellow Pasapali Border Khandua Cotton Saree Puri - Pattachitra The zari work adds aKhandua Facts from GI (Geographical Indications) Document: Origin of Khandua traces back to 12th Century AD and it is closely associated with Lord Jagannath Temple rituals at Puri, Odisha. Khandua is the Weave of the single largest cluster in Odisha at Nuapatna. Here, 10,000 weavers are present with approximately 6000 looms. The Weaves varieties are Nabarangi, Tarabali, Gitagobinda Bastra etc. Common Motifs are Star, temple, conch, rudrakshya, fish,