Kotpad handloom fabric is the first item from Odisha that received the Geographical Indication of India tag,[2] in 2005.
[6] Cotton yarn, Tussar silk and Aul tree roots are the main materials used for textile work.
The colours ranging from deep maroon to dark brown depend on the age of the root bark and the proportion of the dye used and is obtained with the addition of harikari or iron sulphate.
These colours mixed with the natural unbleached off-white color of the cotton yarn produce dramatic results.
The motifs used on the fabric are conch, boat, axes, crab, bow, temple, fish, and fan, which reflect the culture of the area.