Handwoven Habaspuri Cotton Saree

Description

abaspuri (Odia pronunciation: [habɔsɔpuɾi]) is a cotton-based traditional handloom textiles of Odisha, India. Habaspuri sari is a major product of this textile. The Kondha weavers of Chicheguda, Kalahandi district, Odisha are originally attributed for weaving of the Habaspuri fabric. For its uniqueness in weaving, design and production, it has been identified as one of the 14 Geographical Indications of Odisha.The textile has traditional patterns of the region like kumbha (temple), fish and flowers.

Around 30 weaver families in the village of Chicheguda village have working on reviving the Habaspuri handloom . Habaspuri handloom is named after the village of Habaspur in Kalahandi district where it was originally woven during 19 CE