Habaspuri () is a cotton-based traditional

handloom textiles Textile manufacturing is one of the oldest human activities. The oldest known textiles date back to about 5000 B.C. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fibre from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. The ...

of Odisha, India. ''Habaspuri sari'' is a major product of this textile. The

Bhulia Bhulia is an Indian Hindu caste originally from western Odisha but presently found throughout Odisha . The Bhulia have a high position with the weaver caste system. They have no sub castes. They are a weaver caste known primarily for their tie-dy ...

weavers of Chicheguda,

Kalahandi district Kalahandi (locally pronounced ''Kalahani'') is a district of Odisha in India. Archaeological evidence of Stone Age and Iron Age human settlement has been recovered from the region. Asurgarh offered an advanced, well civilised, cultured and ur ...

, Odisha are originally attributed for weaving of the Habaspuri fabric. For its uniqueness in weaving, design and production, it has been identified as one of the 14 Geographical Indications of Odisha. 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.

Chicheguda

Weaver families in the village of Chicheguda village have worked on reviving the Habaspuri handloom.

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.

References

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