‘Hycco’ is amongst the oldest khandua designs
Typical flower ikat in very wide borders on both sides of the saree along with ganga jamuna temples or temples in two different colors- blue and red- on both sides
It is believed that the thread of Rakhi has a strong power to hold the affectionate relationship between a brother and sister
Patta-chitra means painting on cloth/patta
It can be used for decorations in office or house environments
Maroon Tipa Pasapali Lata (Fabric) Cotton ‘Hycco’ is amongst the oldestSambalpuri 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,