Bhulia

 ( Indian Castes ) 

Bhulia is an Indian Hindu caste originally from western Odisha but presently found throughout Odisha.

The Bhulia have a high position with the weaver caste system. They have no sub castes. They are a weaver caste known primarily for their tie-dye fabrics (known as sambalpuri).

Bhulia caste members all use the surname Meher, and are therefore sometimes also referred to as the Bhulia Tanti ( tanti being a generic term for all weaver castes).

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Kapta Kapata also called "Khan", was a cotton Piece goods produced in various dimensions. Bhulia Weaving were used to weave this cloth. It was a handwoven native cloth primarily used for female clothes such as blouses."The Bhulias weave Kapata ( female cloths ) of varying sizes as follows :1 . À Kapata of 24 yards long and yards ... 4 r , 39 5 . , „ „ 5 , „ 42 or 43 inches wide The women of this area do not generally use cloth of 5 yard length . But those of Brahmin ..."

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https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Man_in_India/Oo1RAQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=Kapata+cloth&dq=Kapata+cloth&printsec=frontcover

In Kannada language "Kapata is an article of cloth".

Categories: Indian Castes, Weaving Communities Of South Asia

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