Textile Tours Orissa

WOVEN ON LOOMS.

Orissa handlooms have a rich tradition. It’s "Tie & Dye" patterns are world famous. In international parlance, it is well known as IKAT fabrics. The Ikat technique is commonly known as BANDHA in Orissa. The weavers of Orissa are class by themselves. They have been known far and wide for the intricate and painstaking skill exhibited in their fabrics.

A Trip to the textile belt of Orissa is something to be discovered with its magnificent countryside friendly people and traditional welcome.

Day-1 : BHUBANESWAR-NUAPATNA-SAMBALPUR

After B/F proceed to Nuapatna. This village with many co-operatives of weavers, where centuries of tradition woven into fabric. The weavers of this village are a class by themselves. Their TIE & DYE patterns popularly known as ‘IKAT’ you can watch all the steps of Ikat Bandha. As per the tradition they weave in silk. Tasser, ERI silk and also you will be able to follow its way from Cocoons until the finished fabric.

Later continue drive to Sambalpur O/N Total Km: 320 Km. Driving Time: 6/7 Hrs.

Day-2 : SAMBALPUR-BARPALI-BARAGADA-BOLANGIR

After B/F proceed to Barpali, one of the best silk and cotton weavers village, there the master craftsman best known Tasser Silk weaver, will speak you about Ikat Technique. The entire village is one of the biggest weaver villages of Orissa and you will discover and feel the reality of old weaves here.

Later proceed to Bolangir, on the way visit some more textile villages.

Total Distance-200 Km. Driving total time-4/5 Hrs + Visit.

Day-3 :BOLANGIR-SAGARPALI-SONEPUR-BOLANGIR

Morning drive to Sagarpalli to visit Koseleswar weaving factory (Silk & cotton). Here you will get the idea of design developments, weaving, processing and mode of training you will also visit some houses, where they make JALLA work. Proceed to Sonepur you will visit master craftsman. Specially to watch the best natural lying process ingredients, traditional designs with script in fabrics. Also visit the pocket loom etc.

Total Distance-190 Km. Driving Time 4/5 hours + visit

Day-4 :BOLANGIR-BHUBANESWAR

Return to Bhubaneswar, through lovely countryside, villages of some local Adivasi.

Total Distance-300 KMs. Driving Time-7 Hrs.

We can extend/reduce the Programme as per the requirement of the clients