Parrot Green and Brick Red Handwoven Sambalpuri Vichitrapuri Half-Tissue Silk Saree

This is a magnificent, ultra-premium handwoven half-tissue silk saree from Odisha, presenting a stunning festive color story. This piece is an elite hybrid weave, seamlessly uniting the heavy structural embroidery work of the Bomkai tradition with the iconic, mathematical grid format of the Sambalpuri Vichitrapuri layout.

Unlike standard pure silk variants, the fabric features an unmistakable shimmering metallic golden glare across the entire field. This is achieved through the Half-Tissue weaving technique, where the master weaver intricately alternates one strand of premium natural silk thread with one strand of ultra-fine gold metallic zari thread across both the warp and the weft (Tana-Bana).

The main body of the saree showcases a radiant parrot green field mapped into a grand, all-over Pasapalli (chessboard) grid matrix. Each block is intricately detailed with large Baandha (Ikat) floral medallions and geometric diamond configurations in contrasting mustard yellow, white, and red. The extensive Bomkai pallu drops down into a spectacular, multi-layered tapestry against a rich brick red and maroon canvas. Utilizing the complex Jala (extra-weft) weaving technique, supplementary threads are hand-guided to create a heavily textured, dense layout. The centerpiece features a prominent circular panel framing a stylized Konark chakra (wheel) mandala with ornate paisley accents. This central icon is beautifully surrounded by dense horizontal bands filled with repeating rows of blooming floral creepers, geometric lattices, and traditional tribal fish configurations.