{"product_id":"neelavarna-dongria-kondh-saree","title":"Neelavarna — Handwoven Dongria Kondh Tribal Saree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are colours that carry weight. \u003cstrong\u003eNeelavarna\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoven by the Dongria Kondh tribe of Odisha's Niyamgiri hills in deep royal purple, this saree is their most celebratory. The body shimmers — not with print or dye, but with tiny mirror embellishments scattered across the surface, catching light with every movement. The border carries the tribe's signature gold zigzag triangles on a pink-purple ground, wider and bolder than usual. And the pallu opens in full ceremonial colour: mustard gold, teal and blue in layered tribal bands with arched motifs, ending in a row of purple pompom tassels that match the body perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Dongria Kondh's festive voice. It is loud, it is proud, and it is absolutely beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dongria Kondh have woven their world — their sacred hills, their forest, their ceremonies — into their cloth for generations. Every triangle in the border, every arch in the pallu, carries meaning older than any written record.\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 — deep royal purple body with natural sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-applied mirror embellishments scattered across the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide gold and pink Dongria tribal border — zigzag triangle motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnificent pallu in mustard gold, teal and blue with tribal arch motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurple pompom tassels 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\u003eThe mirror work catches light beautifully in motion\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 black embroidered blouse is a stunning pairing — the contrast is electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold or purple blouse for a more tonal look\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold jewellery — jhumkas, bangles, a maang tikka\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis saree is complete — keep everything else restrained\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlat or heeled sandals in gold or deep purple\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 — the mirror embellishments need special care\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not soak or wring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore flat or rolled — do not fold along mirror work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight iron on reverse side only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Uttariya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986727235607,"sku":null,"price":3799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/6508\/1401\/files\/DongriaSaree12-1.jpg?v=1776161263","url":"https:\/\/uttariya.com\/products\/neelavarna-dongria-kondh-saree","provider":"Uttariya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}