Bhulia is an Indian Hindu caste originally from western

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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

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

Kapta

Kapata also called "Khan", was a cotton piece good produced in various dimensions. Bhulia weavers were used to weave this cloth. It was a handwoven native cloth primarily used for female clothes such as blouses. In

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language "Kapata is an article of cloth".

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Indian castes Weaving communities of South Asia {{India-ethno-stub