{"product_id":"dhavala-dongria-kondh-saree","title":"Dhavala — Handwoven Dongria Kondh Tribal Saree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something about white that holds everything else more beautifully. \u003cstrong\u003eDhavala\u003c\/strong\u003e knows this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoven by the Dongria Kondh tribe of Odisha's Niyamgiri hills, this saree opens in luminous ivory — a soft, natural white with a gentle cotton-silk sheen and small multicolour butti motifs scattered across its surface like wildflowers on a hillside. The border carries the tribe's unmistakable signature: sharp red zigzag triangles, geometric and rhythmic, running the full length of the saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then the pallu. Wide bands of mustard yellow and turquoise blue, separated by tribal borders with arched motifs — possibly the sacred hills, possibly the forest — in the Dongria Kondh's ancient visual language. It ends in soft white pompom fringe. Quiet, after all that colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast is deliberate. The ivory body holds its breath. The pallu exhales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a saree you buy. It is a saree you are entrusted with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly one piece available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandwoven by Dongria Kondh artisans — Niyamgiri hills, Odisha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton-silk blend — luminous ivory body with natural sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScattered multicolour butti motifs on the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRed zigzag tribal border running the full length — Dongria Kondh signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide pallu in mustard yellow and turquoise with tribal arch motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft white pompom fringe at the pallu edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlouse piece included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaree length: approximately 6.7 metres including blouse piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrape \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton-silk blend drapes with gentle structure and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolds pleats beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComfortable for extended wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight starch recommended for a crisp first drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA cream or ivory blouse keeps the focus entirely on the pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBold contrast works too — mustard yellow or turquoise blouse to echo the pallu colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilver or gold jewellery — keep it minimal, the saree leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlat juttis or heeled sandals in tan, gold or white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry clean recommended for the first wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubsequently: hand wash separately in cold water with mild detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not wring — gently press and dry flat in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight iron on reverse side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Uttariya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45055300239383,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/6508\/1401\/files\/Untitled-3-2_6e912fde-94d9-42a5-9877-f97280a4dcca.jpg?v=1776424849","url":"https:\/\/uttariya.com\/products\/dhavala-dongria-kondh-saree","provider":"Uttariya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}