Shopping in Bhubaneswar & Patia: Where to Buy Sambalpuri Sarees, Handlooms & Souvenirs

Quick answer: For genuine Sambalpuri sarees and other Odisha handlooms in Bhubaneswar, go to government outlets such as Boyanika and Utkalika, or to Ekamra Haat, the crafts market in Unit-3. For everyday shopping near the hotel, Patia and the KIIT area have shops, supermarkets and pharmacies, and Maruti Mall in Chandrasekharpur is close by.

Odisha crafts and souvenirs to take home

1. Handloom sarees: Sambalpuri (bandha ikat), Bomkai and Kotpad weaves all have GI tags. Look for cotton and tussar silk.
2. Pattachitra: painted cloth scrolls and etched palm-leaf art, also GI-tagged.
3. Pipili appliqué: brightly coloured patchwork lamps, umbrellas and wall hangings from Pipili, on the road to Puri.
4. Cuttack silver filigree (Tarakasi): fine silver jewellery and ornaments; Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi received a GI tag in 2024.
5. Dhokra metal craft: tribal brass and bell-metal figures.
6. Sweets: boxes of chhena poda or Odisha rasagola. Read about them in our guide to the famous food of Odisha.

Where to shop in Bhubaneswar

Opening hours change, so check with the store or on Google Maps before you go. The Livotel front desk can help you arrange an auto or cab.

How to tell handloom from powerloom

Turn the fabric over. In genuine ikat (bandha) the pattern is woven into the threads, so it shows clearly on both sides, often with slightly soft edges. Machine copies and prints look perfectly even, or faded on the back. Small irregularities are a good sign of hand weaving. Buying from government outlets, and looking for the Handloom Mark or, for silk, the Silk Mark label, is the safest option.

Plan your day

Ekamra Haat and the government emporiums are in central Bhubaneswar, so you can combine shopping with the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves and Kala Bhoomi crafts museum, which shows many of the same crafts. Looking for somewhere to stay? Read our guide to the best hotel in Patia, Bhubaneswar.

Livotel Premium Hotel, Plot No. LP-862, Near KIIT Stadium, Prasanti Vihar, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024
Call +91 91146 07080 · Email livotelpremiumhotel@gmail.com · Book direct

Staying near KIIT or KIMS? See our guides: hotel near KIIT University · hotel near KIMS Hospital · KIIT Stadium guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy genuine Sambalpuri sarees in Bhubaneswar?

Government outlets are the safest choice: Boyanika, the Odisha handloom co-operative, has a showroom on Sachivalaya Marg and an outlet at Ekamra Haat, where Sambalpuri Bastralaya also has a stall.

Where is Ekamra Haat?

Ekamra Haat is on Madhusudan Marg in Unit-3, at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in central Bhubaneswar. Check current opening hours before you go.

What souvenirs is Odisha known for?

Sambalpuri, Bomkai and Kotpad handlooms, Pattachitra paintings, Pipili appliqué, Cuttack silver filigree, Dhokra metal craft, and sweets such as chhena poda and rasagola.