art_culture medium True/False

Sambalpuri Ikat sarees, featuring geometric and floral patterns, are handwoven in Odisha using resist-dye technique.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Sambalpuri Ikat from Odisha uses bandha (resist-dye) technique where threads are tie-dyed before weaving. Known for intricate motifs like shankha (conch), chakra (wheel), and phula (flower). Received GI tag in 1993.

Topic Handicrafts - Sambalpuri Ikat
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, Railway