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http://www.unnatisilks.com/sarees-online/by-popular-variety-name-sarees/bomkai-cotton-sarees.html The Bomkai is a small tribal village, situated in the Ganjam district of Orissa. The region is famous for Bomkai sarees in cotton and silk. These fabric are woven in a pit loom, combines ikat and supplementary thread work and was initially worn only during rites and religious functions. With special extra weft technique and ikkat style of tie-dye where threads are dyed with contrasting colours before they are woven. This traditional art uses vegetable dyes to a large extent, with a leaning toward artificial colours in present day creations. Black, yellow, orange, maroon, are preferred hues. Bright coloured panels with extra motifs on a highly contrasting background make this tribal art fabric uniquely stand out. Some of the motifs that are adorn are bitter gourd, the atasi flower, the kanti-phul or small flower, peacocks and birds, Konark temple, conches. The weaving involves the thread movement of the warp (lengthwise lay of the threads) and the weft (breadth wise feed of thread), finely controlled through an arrangement mechanism on the loom. The resulting patterns of interstices provides strength to the fabric. The large motifs known as Buttah, such as a bird sitting on a tress is woven on the body. This gives marvelous look to the fabric. The smaller motifs decorate the borders and pallu, and have pomegranate seeds, saara seeds and temple spires as popular subjects. The re-tying the cut warp ends is known as muha-johra is used to create a dense layer of colours at the end piece (pallu) of the saree. Bomkai sarees are also known as Sonepuri saris which are available in cotton and silk fabrics. Bomkai cotton saris have been influenced by pure Tribal art cotton, and are embroidered with temple spire pattern on the border. The motifs used in these sarees as background are animal prints, geometric designs, birds, elephant and flowers. The ikkat designed Sambalpuri sari resembles the bomkai cotton saree. This are designed in four colours red, green, white and blue which can be identified by animals, birds, conch shells and Konark temple patterns. The cotton saris are suitable for summer wear. The saris are light in weight, airy and comfortable to wear. These saris are also suitable for traditional functions, weddings, as bridal attire, for festivals and other special occasions. Bomkai cotton saris with vibrant and striking colours, contrast pallu and extra motifs on the background such as geometric designs, birds, elephant, flower, dombaru (hour glass shaped drum, Shanka, Peacock and fish are attractive, they are apt for daily casual, college, corporate and office wear. The beautiful geometrical block printed motifs on the bomkai cotton sari having a zari border is a refreshing change and makes one comfortable wear through the day. It also suits for corporate office goers, college professors and those engaged in similar professions. It is also preferred for festivals and traditional occasions. Bomkai cotton sarees are decorated with thread embroidery; kundans and beads are stylish and could be worn for conference and social gatherings. The printed saris with patch border and zari pallu are most effective wear and an eye-catching proposition for parties. Unnati Silks, has trendy designs, attractive patterns, in pleasing colours and combinations in its wide collection of bomkai cotton sarees and salwar suits, at very reasonable prices. Unnati is one of the largest Indian ethnic online websites with over 300 varieties of traditional sarees and salwar kameez.Dispatch is within 24 hours of order. Free delivery & COD is provided for retail.Worldwide express shipping caters to almost all countries across the world. Contact: UNNATI SILK PRINTS PVT. LTD, #3-4-360, Vajra Complex, General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), M.G.Road, Hyderabad-500003.AP,India. 040-64555251 or 97000 57744.
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