Chandan — Handwoven Dongria Kondh Tribal Saree Jwala and pattern placement are part

and pattern placement are part of the craft — not a flaw

the individual stitches are visible — satin stitch petals

unevenness in the selvedge and weave could be expected due to the traditional hand weave

The palette blends cocoa brown

Chandan — Handwoven Dongria Kondh Tribal Saree Jwala and pattern placement are partSome sarees carry more than fabric. Chandan carries a mountain. Woven by the Dongria Kondh tribe of Odisha's Niyamgiri hills, this saree is a living piece of one of India's most distinctive tribal weaving traditions. The Dongria Kondh have woven their world into their cloth for generations the sacred mountains, the forest, the geometry of their rituals and you can see all of it in this pallu. The body is soft sandalwood a warm, earthy mauve with a