Gopalpur tussar has flourished since 16th century AD in Jajpur district when Sri Chaitanya (propagator of Bhakti Movement) with devotees (some were weavers) visited Odisha
While typically associated with items like wall hangings
Wear this beautiful jacket with sarees or with palazzo/skirt/jeans/trousers and stun everyone
the yarns are carefully tied and dyed before weaving
Mint Green Makka Chaonra Khandua Cotton Saree sambalpuri dress set Gopalpur tussar has flourished sinceKhandua Facts from GI (Geographical Indications) Document: Origin of Khandua traces back to 12th Century AD and it is closely associated with Lord Jagannath Temple rituals at Puri, Odisha. Khandua is the Weave of the single largest cluster in Odisha at Nuapatna. Here, 10,000 weavers are present with approximately 6000 looms. The Weaves varieties are Nabarangi, Tarabali, Gitagobinda Bastra etc. Common Motifs are Star, temple, conch, rudrakshya, fish,