OUR HERITAGE
800+ Years of Weaving Heritage
From the looms of Nuapatna, Odisha, a timeless tradition continues to be woven by generations of skilled artisans.
The Story of Nuapatna
Nuapatna — Where Tradition Lives
Nuapatna is one of Odisha's important handloom centres, with a rich and traditional heritage in handloom weaving.
The area has thousands of weaver households and handlooms, producing a wide range of traditional textiles, from cotton fabrics to fine Silk Ikat sarees.
The art of weaving at Nuapatna is more than 800 years old, making it an important part of Odisha's living textile heritage.
Woven in Tradition. Connected to Jagannath.
Nuapatna's weaving tradition has a historic connection with the temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri.
Some weavers of Nuapatna have traditionally woven clothes for the Lord, a practice that has continued through generations and remains part of the area's cultural heritage.
The Distinctive Art of Odisha Ikat
Odisha's handloom tradition is particularly known for its beautiful Tie & Dye — Ikat weaving.
The region's weaving skills range from intricate double Ikat involving highly detailed designs to traditional single Ikat motifs, along with extra warp and extra weft designs.
