Pink Taj Mahal Scot Flower Sambalpuri Cotton Saree orissa ikat and Kotpad weaves stand out

and Kotpad weaves stand out as a timeless example

according to The Hindu

yellow- hartala (orpiment)

These black threads form the warp

white on white making the colors stand out on those checks

Pink Taj Mahal Scot Flower Sambalpuri Cotton Saree orissa ikat and Kotpad weaves stand outSambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics from GI (Geographical Indications) document says that Tie & Dye weaving in western Odisha came into existence during 600 BC. In traditional handwoven ikat or baandha, one of warp weft is tied and dyed prior to weaving (single ikat) or both warp and weft are tie dyed before weaving (double ikat). Weavers are distributed in Bargarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Bolangir, Nuapada & Sambalpur & some parts of Dhenkanal, Kalahandi,