[1] It is made through a process of tie-dyeing the warp and weft threads to create the design on the loom prior to weaving.

Saris made out of this fabric feature bands of brocade in the borders and also at the ends, called anchal or pallu.

[4] There are different kinds of bandha saris made in Odisha, notably Khandua, Sambalpuri, Pasapali, Kataki and Manibandhi.

[5] This silk has been registered for protection under the Geographical indication of the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement.

More detailed designs are produced through an eight-stage process of tying and dyeing the yarn, which requires a high degree of skill and time.

[13] The process of making a sari of Ikat by hand takes about seven months and involves two craftsmen, as the production goes through 14 stages of creation.

[14] In addition to saris, Odisha Ikat is used to produce bolts of fabric, bed linens, tablecloths, and dupatta scarves.