Design Resource
Ikat Textiles of Nuapatna
Tie-Resist-Dye and Weaving
by
People
Orissa Ikat dates back to the 12th century when artisans from the Patan region of modern day Gujarat migrated to Orissa and carried forward the craft. Now, these distinctive hand-woven textiles support a thriving cottage industry employing thousands of people. Whereas the weavers in the Sambalpur (double-ikat) cluster belong to the Meher community, the ones in the Nuapatna (single-ikat) belong to the Patra community. Their kids begin to learn the craft from a very early age, seeing their parents practicing it as a part of their daily life.
