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Bomkai Sari (also Sonepuri Sari) (Odia: ସୋନପୁରୀ ସାଢୀ)is a handloom saree from Odisha, India. It is an origin of Bomkai, Ganjam district in the state and is primarily produced by the “Bhulia” community of Subarnapur district. Bomkai is one of the identified Geographical Indications of India. Sonepur handloom sarees, Sonepuri paatas and silk sarees are popular items displayed at various fashion shows.
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History
Bomkai sari was first originated in the village of Bomkai in Ganjam district of Odisha. During the time of Ramai Dev the then ruler of Patna it was introduced in Sonepur.
Trivia
Aishwarya Rai wore a kind of bomkai called "Radhakunja" during her wedding with Abhishek Bachchan. Three saris were designed by Chaturbhuj Meher at Sonepur.
References
Bomkai Sari Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA