Sambalpuri Tissue Nabakothi Saree — the sacred "nine houses" ikat woven with the shimmer of tissue silk.
What “Nabakothi” means:
Naba = nine, Kothi = houses/chambers. The body has 9 auspicious motifs set inside square grids. Each square represents a kothi and carries symbolic meaning from Odisha tradition.
The 9 traditional motifs:
Lotus, elephant, lion, peacock, kalasha, flower, pasapalli, conch shell, and one regional variant
Fabric & tissue detail:
Base: 100% Pure Handloom Silk Patta / Mulberry silk woven with Bandha Ikat technique
Design layout:
Body: Nabakothi squares with the 9 motifs all over the saree body.
Pallu: Tissue anchal with traditional Sambalpuri designs — peacocks, Konark Chakra, temple motifs, or elaborate ikat patterns
Border: Zari-tissue kumbha/temple border or rudraksha lines
Blouse: Matching blouse piece with tissue border
Weave technique: Sambalpuri Ikat/Bandha — yarns are tie-dyed before weaving. Creates the signature soft, blurred edges. Each motif is pre-planned on the yarn itself
Occasion & significance:
Considered highly auspicious. The 9 motifs bless the wearer with prosperity, strength, purity, victory, etc. Perfect for weddings, puja, festivals, formal events
Authenticity: Comes with Silk Mark tag from Silk Mark Association of India. Handwoven in Bargarh, Sonepur, Sambalpur clusters
Care: Dry clean only. Store in muslin, away from direct light/moisture. Don’t spray perfume on tissue. Iron inside out on low heat
