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The Sambalpuri Bomkai especially is a brilliant variant that appeals on account of its splendid
depictions of nature, flora and fauna on its fabrics. It is very much preferred for grand and
exclusive occasions such as religious functions, festivals and weddings.
Themes such as Krishna Raas Lila (Lord Krishna and his dance with the Gopis), Ayodhya Vijay
(Rams conquest of Ayodhya after felling the Demon King Raavan, chosen as subjects and finely
detailed using organic dyes on these
sarees have been so exquisite that they are a class apart.
Sambalpuri cotton sarees find preference for daily-wear as well as for casual occasions and
generally housewives and college-goers choose to wear them.
Late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi used to wear the Sambalpuris in the 80s and brought it to the
nations gaze.
A fabric that had seen bad days the traditional Bandhakala, has recovered its lost glory and is
shining once more, thanks to the painstaking toil and devoted efforts of Sri Radheshyam
Meher, known for his invention of the handloom that first wove textiles of ninety inches width,
and a string of like-minded souls who followed.
Every year there are textile exhibitions in the state held in his honour.