Bomkai Sari

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Bomkai saree or Sonepuri Saree

Bomkai Sari (also Sonepuri Sari) is a handloom saree from Odisha, India. It is an origin of Bomkai, Ganjam district in the state[1] and is primarily produced by the “Bhulia” community of Subarnapur district.[2] Bomkai is one of the identified Geographical Indications of India.[3] Sonepur handloom sarees, Sonepuri paatas and silk sarees are popular items displayed at various fashion shows.[4]

History

Bomkai saree

Bomkai sari was first originated in the village of Bomkai in Ganjam district of Odisha.[1] During the time of Ramai Dev the then ruler of Patna it was introduced in Sonepur.[2]

Trivia

Aishwarya Rai wore a kind of bomkai called "Radhakunja" during her wedding with Abhishek Bachchan.[5] Three saris were designed by Chaturbhuj Meher at Sonepur.[6]

References

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