Sisir Saras fair showcases a range of rural products by around 600 craftsmen from across the country here. Around 294 kiosks have been set up at the fair that was inaugurated by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on the Exhibition Ground…
Video Essay on Toshali Crafts Fair in Bhubaneswar Dec 2014
National Toshali Crafts Mela 2014 starts in Bhubaneswar
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurates National Toshali Crafts Mela-2014. The mela is inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar This year the mela will accommodate 300 handicraft and handloom stalls. 161 artisans and weavers…
UNESCO awardee Surendra Meher from Odisha presents IKAT weaving to Prime minister
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, was today presented a unique portrait created through the technique of “IKAT” or “Tie and Dye.” The portrait of Shri Narendra Modi is a creation of Shri Surendra Meher, made in the style of…
Awesome Odisha crafts in display at Chennai Exhibition
Resplendent in the typically gilded, brass thread-wrapped look of Odisha’s dhokraware, the 60 cm Ganesha exudes the charm of tribal art. Nearby stand tribal iron dhokraware figures with details of headgear, dress and water pot beautifully worked out. These are…
eBay ties up with Odisha handicrafts to sell globally – Pattachitra, konark statues in forefront
The growing popularity of Odisha’s Konark form of statues and pattachitra (palm-leaf etching) in USA, Australia and Canada has promoted American etailer eBay to tie up with Odisha State Cooperative Handicraft Corporation to ensure a steady supply of these…
Classic artform of Odisha – Pattachitra from Raghurajpur gets featured in Yahoo Lifestyle
On a cloudy morning, I leave the clamour and clutter of Puri behind to visit a heritage village. Rustic Odisha greets me with vivid colours as I reach Raghurajpur. There is absolute silence. A lone lady stands in front of…
Will Terracota crafts of Odisha survive in this age of bulk production of glass items
The advent of glass and wrought iron products has failed to decrease the popularity of terracotta items, feel artistes. From statues and bells to lamps and vases, the terracotta items are a favourite with those, who want to add a…
Odisha Pattachitra training classes now in Mysore to spread the art
Heard of Pattachitra? It’s a cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha. There is a chance to learn this ancient art sitting in Mysore. The art is said to be more than a 1,000 years old Thanks to Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya…
For some Odisha wonders – at Chennai
Browsing around ‘Odisha Handicrafts and Handlooms Expo’ can throw up some rare and intriguing craft gems – such as the one-foot buffalo horn ‘jhingri maachi’ with a glistening agate-like body and elegantly curved fins; Manipur’s ancient Longpi black pottery; Kannur’s…