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Weaving ~ Kotpad, Odisha

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Kotpad handloom weaving is a century-old textile tradition that originated in a small weaving village called ‘Kotpad’ in the Koraput district of Odisha. Known for preserving and promoting tribal heritage, Kotpad handlooms became the first product in Odisha to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2005, thereby protecting its uniqueness. These textiles are woven by the Panka, Mirga and Manikpuria community in the southern areas of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

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Stone Carving, Bhubaneshwar

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:59:09 +0000

In the thriving city of Bhubaneswar, skilled stone carving artisans engage in the meticulous craft of producing iconic religious symbols, luxurious goods, and intricate artworks. Working with stones ranging from hard granite to semi-hard sandstone and softer varieties, these artisans blend tradition with innovation, showcasing the diverse applications of stone carving in religious, functional, and artistic realms.

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Applique craft ~ Pipli

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:58:04 +0000

Pipli village a few kilometers from Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa, is a village where all houses and shops along the roads have one thing in common: beautiful appliqué work, in the making or on display, all giving out a loud burst of colour. Established by the King of Orissa for accommodating the craftsmen who made appliqué umbrellas and canopies for the annual Jagannath Yatra.

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Temple Pottery ~ Puri

info_admin — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:59:38 +0000

Earthen pot-making is an age-old practice which stems from the Mesolithic period in India. Over time, the practice has been perfected and today, Puri is home to ancient earthen pot-making which is specially used to cook and serve the temple’s sacred mahaprasad. The potters who serve the lord are but a single element of the great network of belief, duty and devotion.

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Pattachitra

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:54:18 +0000

Pattachitra is a vibrant art form of Orissa laden with ‘Puranic’ culture, stories and breathtaking details. The word ‘Pattachitra’ is derived from two Sanskrit words ‘Patta’ and ‘Chitra’ which put together means ‘paintings on cloth’. They have evolved around the cult of Lord Jagannath of Puri.

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Tala – Pattachitra-Raghurajpur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:58:29 +0000

Tala pattachithras of Orissa are pin-tip thin paintings etched on a string of palm leaves and highlighted with the black of lampblack or kohl. These palm-leaf illustrations tell stories from mythology and events in daily life.

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Rath making~Puri

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:02:33 +0000

The religious and festive fervor of the devotees reciting the name of Lord Jagannath syncs perfectly with the clinking of the bronze temple bells as thousands of people gather around the majestic and breathtakingly enormous chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings at the Puri Rath Yatra. These Raths imbibe the magic and magnificence of the state of Odisha. Every single part of these raths is carved, created and designed with labour of several carpenters, blacksmiths, tailors, and painters who work on these chariots for 58 days. The bright reds, yellows, and greens on the chariots are contrasted with the subdued hues of black and blue. Streaks of floral prints, temple designs and simple lines are drawn onto the wheels and bodies of the chariot. The flower garlands and Chumki thermocol flowers further add to
the grandeur of the chariot. In itself, the Rath of Puri is a cultural icon and emblem of the state of Odisha and its religious sentiments.

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