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'''Bomkai sari''' (also '''Sonepuri sari''') is a [[handloom saree]] from [[Odisha]], [[India]]. It is an origin of Bomkai, and is primarily produced by the [[Bhulia]] community of [[Subarnapur district]].<ref name="oriyaonline">{{cite web|url=http://www.orissa.oriyaonline.com/sarees_of_orissa.html|title=Sarees of Orissa|access-date=27 January 2016}}</ref> Bomkai is one of the identified [[list of Geographical Indications in India|Geographical Indications of India]].<ref name="ipindia">{{cite web|title=State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications|url=http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_30March2015.pdf|website=Ipindia.nic.in|access-date=28 January 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327150038/http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_30March2015.pdf|archive-date=27 March 2016}}</ref> Sonepur handloom sarees, Sonepuri paatas{{which lang|date=July 2020}} and silk sarees are popular items displayed at various fashion shows.<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101122/jsp/orissa/story_13203879.jsp Hunt for handloom brand ambassador]</ref><br />
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==Description==<br />
Bomkai - Modern in Design with Traditional Tinge<ref name="OdishaHandloom">{{cite web |last1=Odisha |first1=Handloom |title=Bomkai - Modern in Design with Traditional Tinge |url=http://www.orissahandloom.com/about-saree.php |website=orisahandloom.com}}</ref><br />
Bomkai cotton sarees are mostly accepted for habitual wear and the silk sari is put on ceremonies and sacred occasions. Most of the stylish [[saree]] are embodied with captivating color to give the gracious look to the woman wearing the [[saree]]. The ancient belief is depicted in its border Mostly the design of fish is seen in the sari as it is believed to be a sign of success and affluence. The most charming part is its thread work in the designs of the border and the palloo. The appearance of the saree is related to simplicity and has a tribal tinge in it. The sari is normally dyed to attain the red, black and white background colours. However, today you will find the sari in several designs and multiple colours while retaining their originality. The warps are suitably woven to produce multicoloured end piece. <br />
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== History ==<br />
[[Image:Bomkai3.jpg|thumb|Bomkai saree]]<br />
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Bomkai sari was first originated in the village of Bomkai in [[Ganjam district]] of [[Odisha]].<ref name="RanjanRanjan2009">{{cite book|author1=Aditi Ranjan|author2=M. P. Ranjan|title=Handmade in India: A Geographic Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ixhJAQAAIAAJ|year=2009|publisher=Abbeville Press|isbn=978-0-7892-1047-0}}</ref> During the time of Ramai Dev the then ruler of Patna it was introduced in Sonepur.<ref name="oriyaonline"/><br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Aishwarya Rai]] wore a kind of ''bomkai'' called "''Radhakunja''" during her wedding with [[Abhishek Bachchan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.arzoomag.com/bollywood/ash-abhi-wedding/ |title=Ash-Abhi Wedding |access-date=2010-11-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222203954/http://www.arzoomag.com/bollywood/ash-abhi-wedding/ |archive-date=2010-12-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Three saris were designed by [[Chaturbhuj Meher]] at Sonepur.<ref name="Telegraph">{{cite web|title=Orissa sari to drape Bachchan bahu - Mom-in-law Jaya zeroed in on trousseau in February|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070421/asp/jamshedpur/story_7675253.asp|website=www.telegraphindia.com|publisher=The Telegraph|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101123/jsp/orissa/story_13209136.jsp Deal inked with national brands to promote state products]<br />
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