From Kausalya’s land, Ram Setu sari unfolds rare weave
- January 21, 2024
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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From Kausalya’s land, Ram Setu sari unfolds rare weave
Subject: History
Section: Art and Culture
Context:
- Odisha’s Sambalpuri weavers hope Ram Temple inauguration will change the fortunes of their saris made on mythological themes.
More About Ram Setu Sari
- A 2015 National Award winning master craftsperson,Ishwar Meher worked with handwoven cotton yarn for five months, using natural dyes from flowers, jaggery, gram flour, iron rust, and indigo.
- He designed the piece in Sambalpuri baandhakala ikat, a technique in which the warp and the weft are tied and dyed before weaving.
- The sari will now be showcased at the Jagannath Temple in Delhi on January 22, since Hindus believe Ram is one of the 10 avatars of Jagannath.
Various Awards in Textiles Shilp Guru Award
Sant Kabir award
National Awards for Master Crafts persons and master weavers
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