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The tradition of hand weaving is a part of our country's cultural heritage and symbolizes the ability of the weavers to design intricate artistic and attractive products by use of various kinds of handlooms. It may be noted that, India as a developing country in the world, where handloom is one of the largest economic industries for its innovations, productions, flexibility, promotions of individual weavers, and versatility as well. Among the states in India, Odisha has one of the richest traditions of handloom and handicrafts in the country, which goes back to the time of ancient period. Apart from that, handloom and handicrafts products of Odisha are appreciated all over the country and outside because of their unique and natural motifs, delicate designs, and aesthetical colour amalgamation. Odishan handloom products are known for their incorporation of some of the basic and known traditional motifs like wheels (chakra), shells (shankha), and which connected the towards tradition and culture through the deep concept of signs. These designs are derived from our ancient culture, tradition, folklore as well as mythologies like Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Jagannath culture of Odisha. Ikat of Odisha is woven with gem-colored, slightly-blurred motifs. Motif is the most basic unit with the help of which a design is created. At the same time, such motifs are frequently inspired by nature and are also closely linked to natural, daily life and socio-cultural-economic factors prevailing in any society.