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Balijori Haat: Asia's largest open-air handloom market
short by / on Sunday, 1 March, 2026
Balijori Haat in Odisha is Asia's largest open-air handloom market, where Sambalpuri weavers sell directly to traders and retail buyers. Every Wednesday, at dawn, a stretch of ground near Balijori transforms into a vibrant marketplace. By 4 am, the darkness is alive with the call of traders and the weavers who arrive with bundles of their work in cotton and silk.
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