Kotpad Plain Maroon (Fabric) Meter:3.5 This is the black variant

This is the black variant of our world famous heritage site Konark’s main symbol- the Konark Chakra or Wheel

birds or other such pretty woven motifs

Our classic master weaver Sri Bhagabata Meher had first this back in 2015 for applying to the State Handloom Award

Home prepared yarn is used in this wherein the Tussar silk cocoons are separated by specialized female artisans by using their own thighs for reeling

This is a pasapali pattern within red and black squares design placed spaciously all over the fabric

Kotpad Plain Maroon (Fabric) Meter:3.5 This is the black variantFirst GI ( Geographical Indication) of Odisha in 2005 06 was accorded to Kotpad Sarees and Fabrics. Kotpad sarees are made from vegetable dyed fabric which are used used as bridal fabric by tribals of Kotpad, Koraput region since centuries. The extra weft wound on Nari is used to develop tribal motifs like fish, conch, crab, butterfly, pigeon, duck, snake, axe, boat hand fan, oar, temple etc. The root bark of older Aul tree is collected in between