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Woven in Odisha, chosen in Puri

ହସ୍ତତନ୍ତର ଏକ ବଗିଚା

Swargadwar, Puri

Handloom Garden

Buying a saree in Puri

Puri is one of the best places in India to buy Odisha handloom. Weaves from every corner of the state reach the temple town, and Raghurajpur, the home of Patachitra art, is close by. This guide covers what to buy, how to know it is genuine, and where to shop.

What to buy in Puri

Sambalpuri SareeA Sambalpuri saree is a handwoven saree from western Odisha whose patterns are created by Bandha, a tie-and-dye ikat technique in which the yarn is dyed in the planned design before it is woven.Bomkai SareeA Bomkai saree is a handwoven Odisha saree known for its intricate extra-weft borders and pallu, typically featuring temple (kumbha) spires, fish and floral motifs, often paired with an ikat body.Patachitra SareeA Patachitra saree carries the imagery of Patachitra, Odisha's traditional cloth-based scroll painting, onto a saree, with mythological scenes, deities, dancers, animals and the tree of life.Kotpad SareeA Kotpad saree is a naturally dyed handloom saree woven by the Mirgan tribal community of Kotpad village in Koraput district, Odisha, using dyes made from the root of the Aal (Indian madder) tree.Odisha IkatOdisha ikat, called Bandha in Odia, is a resist-dyeing technique in which yarns are tied and dyed in the planned pattern before weaving, producing motifs with soft, blurred edges.
Easy giftsIkat stoles, jodo, scarves and bed covers: light, packable and unmistakably Odisha.
Olive Patachitra Story Panel Saree, a Patachitra saree available in Puri

Five tips before you buy

Decide the occasion

Wedding or puja silks (Sambalpuri silk, Bomkai, Khandua) are different buys from everyday cotton handloom. Knowing the occasion narrows the choice quickly.

Learn two or three weaves

Sambalpuri for tie-dyed ikat motifs, Bomkai for temple borders, Patachitra for painted stories. Our weave guides explain each in a few minutes.

Check the reverse

Handloom ikat shows its pattern on both sides with soft, feathered edges. Crisp motifs only on the front usually mean a print.

Ask for the Silk Mark

For silk, the Silk Mark label from the Silk Mark Organisation of India certifies natural silk. Certified stores can show it to you.

Think about carrying it home

Stoles, jodo and scarves are light for travel. Sarees fold flat and travel well in their own cloth bag.

Handloom Garden showroom building at Swargadwar Square, Puri

Where to shop: Swargadwar

Swargadwar, the busy seafront quarter of Puri, is where many visitors stay and walk in the evenings. Handloom Garden's A/C mega showroom sits right here, at Ground Floor, A/C Mega Showroom, Swargadwar Square, Bharat Sevashram Marg, Puri, Odisha 752001.

It is a Silk Mark certified store with Sambalpuri, Bomkai, Patachitra and Ikat sarees, kurtis, frocks, dress materials, jodo, scarves and bed covers, on the ground floor and open every day, 9 am to 9 pm.

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Shopping in Puri: questions

What is the famous thing to buy in Puri?

Odisha handloom is the classic purchase from Puri: Sambalpuri ikat and Bomkai sarees, Patachitra art from nearby Raghurajpur, and lighter pieces such as ikat stoles, jodo and scarves that are easy to carry home.

Where can I buy authentic handloom sarees near Jagannath Temple?

Handloom Garden at Swargadwar Square, around 1.5 km from Shree Jagannath Temple, is a Silk Mark certified handloom showroom with Sambalpuri, Bomkai, Patachitra and Ikat sarees in an air-conditioned store.

When is the best time to shop for sarees in Puri?

Weekday mornings are the calmest. Around festivals such as Rath Yatra, the town is very busy, so shop early in the day. Handloom Garden is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Can I buy a saree in Puri and have help choosing?

Yes. Tell the showroom team the occasion, colours you like and your budget, and they will bring out suitable weaves. You can also send photos you like on WhatsApp before you visit.

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