Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics
Habaspuri (Odia: ହବସପୁରୀ Oriya pronunciation: [hɵbɵsɵpuɾʲi]) is a cotton-based traditional handloom textiles of Odisha, India. Habaspuri sari is a major product of this textile. The Kondha weavers of Chicheguda, Kalahandi district, Odisha are originally attributed for weaving of the Habaspuri fabric.[1] For its uniqueness in weaving, design and production, it has been identified as one of the 14 Geographical Indications of Odisha.[2][3] The textile has traditional patterns of the region like kumbha (temple), fish and flowers.
Etymology
Habaspuri handloom is named after the village of Habaspur in Kalahandi district where it was originally woven during 19 CE.[1]
Chicheguda
Around 30 weaver families in the village of Chicheguda village have working on reviving the Habaspuri handloom.[1]
Production and sales
The Habaspuri saris and other textile products produced by the individual weavers and groups are marketed and sold by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handlooms Department of the Government of Odisha in the government-run stores.[4]
