Labanyavati- Sambalpuri Artistic Weave in Cotton

A Masterpiece of Sambalpuri Weaving: A Tribute to Labanyavati

“O Lotus-like one, you are a treasure of a crore beauties;

What nectar was used to mold your enchanting body?”

These timeless lines from Labanyavati by Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja capture the essence of ethereal beauty—verses that have echoed through generations as a testament to Odia literary brilliance.

When a master weaver from the heart of Bargarh, Odisha, shared with us the masterpiece – his vision that brought this poetic gem to life through threads, we were deeply moved.

This exquisite Sambalpuri cotton saree is not merely an attire—it is a woven poem. It’s a rare confluence of Odisha’s rich literary heritage and the unmatched craftsmanship of Bandhakala (Ikat weaving). What sets this piece apart is its use of curvilinear ikat—a highly intricate technique demanding extraordinary skill and months of dedicated labor.

Woven into its very body are lines from Labanyavati, in both Odia and Hindi scripts, making it a living canvas of verse and visual art. Each thread tells a story, each motif sings a stanza, celebrating beauty in its purest, most poetic form.

This saree is more than a collectible—

It’s an heirloom.

It’s Odisha, woven.

It’s poetry you can wear.