Orissa Handicrafts
A Collector's Delight
Look at any handicraft of Orissa. The appliqué works of Pipipi or Patachitras
and Papier Mache masks of Puri: silver filigree jewellery and golden grass mats
of Cuttack or 'Katki' and Ikkat sarees of Cuttack and Sambalpur or Dhokra and
clay toys of Mayurabhanj and Barapali and Lacquer work of Nawrangpur or Horn
work of Parlakhemundi or the flexible brasss fish of Ganjam, each handicraft
esudes a charm and originality of its own and pristine beauty that remained
untouched by time. The beauty and charm of Orissi handicrafts mirrors heritage
in its past and present flowing into eternity
A Rich Legacy of an Ancient Culture
Legends lace Orissa. Temples dot her landscape. On her streets Gods walk among
men. Famous for the beauty and craftsmanship of Konark, Jagannath, Lingaraja
and innumerable other temples, Orissa offers a striking selection of decorative
and utilitarian arts and crafts. Visual manifestations of a millennium of Orissan
culture, these arts and crafts embody and reflect a tradition, which still lives
in the creative imagination and skill of her craftsmen.
Orissa Handicrats:
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Stone Sculpture
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Folk Painting & Palm Leaf Engraving
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Lacquer Work
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Wood Carving & Wood Painting
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Handloom
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Grass
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Silver Filigree
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Horn
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Dhokra Brass & Bell Metal
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Terrakota
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Applique
