Bomkai sari
Bomkai sari or Bomkai Saree is a
Description
Bomkai - Modern in Design with Traditional Tinge[4] Bomkai cotton sarees are mostly accepted for habitual wear and the silk sari is put on ceremonies and sacred occasions. Most of the stylish
History
Bomkai sari originated in the village of Bomkai in Ganjam district of Odisha.[5] During the time of Ramai Dev, the then ruler of Patna, it was introduced in Sonepur.[1]
Materials Used
Cotton yarns of 10s to 40s counts were used in earlier days. However, at present, fine cotton yarns (2/80, 2/100, 2/120s), mulberry silk, tussar silk, zari, etc. are being used extensively.
Technique
Fly shuttle pit looms as well as frame looms are used. 3 shuttle technique is used to get solid border effect, locally called “Muhojorha saree”. Extra warp design in border, and extra weft design in body and pallu, are woven with the help of a dobby/jacquard/jala.
Trivia
Recognition
The world-famous Bomkai got a GI(Geographical Indication)Tag in 2009, means it is original only if made in Bomkai(Ganjam) and Sonepur.
References
- ^ a b "Sarees of Orissa". Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications" (PDF). Ipindia.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ Hunt for handloom brand ambassador
- ^ Odisha, Handloom. "Bomkai - Modern in Design with Traditional Tinge". orisahandloom.com.
- ISBN 978-0-7892-1047-0.
- ^ "Ash-Abhi Wedding". Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
- ^ "Orissa sari to drape Bachchan bahu - Mom-in-law Jaya zeroed in on trousseau in February". www.telegraphindia.com. The Telegraph. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2016.