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Niroj Ranjan Misra

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Habaspuri Saree: The tribal weave from Kalahandi gets contemporary and chic

Woven in Odisha’s Kalahandi, the Habaspuri saree carries a legacy of tribal weavers, royal patronage, and revival. The Meher community, with state government support, is now keeping alive the heritage by blending traditional motifs with modern finesse 

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