Pure Silk Purple Sambalpuri Saree

Fabric: Pure Gachhi Tussar Silk
Colour: Golden Yellow with Sap Green pallu and border
Length: 5.5 metres (inclusive of 1 metre running blouse piece)
Width: 45 inches
Blouse: Contrast green blouse piece with red hand-embroidered Gujrati stitch border included. Saree pre-stitching available at additional cost — please mention it at the time of order.
Occasion: Weddings, receptions, festive celebrations

• Free Shipping On All Prepaid Orders
• Cash On Delivery Available at ₹99
• Express Delivery Available at ₹300
• Orders Dispatched Within 1-2 Business days
• Estimated Delivery : 5-7 Business Days
  
  
  
  

At Aananda Collections, we do not offer refunds, returns, or exchanges as a general policy.

Exchange Eligibility

We do not have a general exchange policy. Exchange is only possible in the case of a damaged product.

• As most sarees are single pieces, if an exchange is not possible, a refund will be issued instead.
• Exchange must be requested within 24 hours of delivery with full evidence.
• Item must be returned unused, unwashed, with original tags and packaging.

Exchange Process

• Once your exchange is approved, we will arrange a pickup within 5–7 working days.
• If pickup is unavailable in your area, you may self-ship, and we will offer a credit note of up to ₹150 towards your shipping cost.

Processing Time

• Returned items will undergo a quality check.
• If eligible, a replacement saree will be shipped within 15 working days.
• If a replacement is not available, a refund will be initiated to the original payment method for the product and shipping charge (up to ₹150, if self-shipped).

Non-Exchangeable Items

We do not accept returns or exchanges on the following:

• Customized products
• Pre-draped sarees
• Sale items

However, in exceptional cases, exchanges or refunds may be considered at the sole discretion of management under the following conditions:

Damaged Products

If your item arrives damaged or the package appears tampered with:

• Do not accept the delivery.
• If accepted, immediately take a parcel opening video and clear photos of the damage.
• Items must be unused, unwashed, and in original packaging with tags.
• Email us within 24 hours of delivery at shopify.aanandacollections@gmail.com, including:Order ID Description of the issue Photo evidence and parcel opening video
• Cancellation Policy
• Orders can only be canceled within 2 hours of placing the order, provided they haven’t already shipped.

Contact Us:
For any return, exchange, or refund-related concerns, please contact us at:
📧 shopify.aanandacollections@gmail.com

Sambalpuri sarees are among the most celebrated handwoven textiles of India, originating from the western districts of Odisha — Sambalpur, Balangir, Bargarh, Boudh, and Sonepur — where the art of Bandha (Ikat) weaving has been practised for centuries. What makes Sambalpuri weaving extraordinary is its technique: both the warp and weft threads are tie-dyed ("resist-dyed") before they are placed on the loom, a process known as Bandhakala. The dyer carefully binds sections of the thread with tight knots to resist the dye, creating a pre-planned pattern that will only reveal itself fully once the threads are woven together. This process — which can take weeks for a single saree — requires the weaver to visualise the finished design in reverse, working with extraordinary precision to ensure that the dyed threads align perfectly on the loom to form the intended motifs. The result is the characteristic "bleeding edge" or soft-focus outline that distinguishes authentic Ikat from printed imitations. Sambalpuri motifs are deeply rooted in Odishan culture and spirituality: the shankha (conch) symbolises auspiciousness, the chakra (wheel) represents time and the cosmic order, and the phula (flower) evokes beauty and prosperity. The traditional colour palette — red, black, and white — is said to represent the face of Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of Odisha. Sambalpuri sarees gained national prominence when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi wore and popularised them in the 1980s. Today, they are protected under India's Geographical Indications (GI) registry, recognising their cultural heritage and geographical authenticity as one of India's most treasured handloom traditions.

All images are original photographs of the actual saree. Colour may slightly vary from the images due to photographic lighting and monitor settings. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly.