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Handicrafts of Odisha |
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One can visit place Puri, with keeping in mind to know about the
crafts culture. It is the place, where a craftsman utilizes his
thinking through his skill into real shape. Jagannath temple
culture and mythological stories along with other God and
Goddess take major part in developing art work or sculpture.
These can use as decorative pieces, worship items, household
goods, etc. |
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Applique
This unique work made on cloths. In Pipili as
well as in Puri you can purchase appliqué work decorated on
animals, birds, flowers, wheels and many more. This appliqué
work are generally used to decorate roofs, walls Electra,
umbrella, tea mat, table mat, ladies bags, card pockets Electra. |
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Metal
works
Bell-metal and brass work with
indigenous designs are another source of craftsmanship.
Utensils, monuments can be used for house hold, spiritual,
decorative purposes. Puri is the best place to market all these
products. |
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Pata chitra (painting)
This Craft work made of specific
cloths. Raghurajpur (20
Kilometers from Puri), beside Puri, is the best
place to purchase Pata-paintings. In general, it based on Hindu
mythological stories along with modern paintings. It can be kept
as precious art works. |
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Wooden works
Inspired
from this crafts man in Puri specifically made images of deities
in wood. It can be used for worship, presentation etc.
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Stone carving
The monument
made of specific granite and lime stones. You can purchase stone
work both from Puri and Bhubaneswar for interior decoration and
spiritual purposes. In general it contains monuments of Hindu
god and goddesses, Wheels, animals; mythological stories so also
modern designs. These are made with indigenous designs. |
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Masks
Masks are made of paper. Designs
contained on images of animals, human and devil images Electra,
used as decorative pieces. |
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Gangapa card:
These are circular playing cards contains
different images of deities as well as topic relating to human
life Electra.
Thermo cool work: You can
purchase this type of crafts works containing images used to
decorate house. It can also avail on glass frames.
Naphthalene and other types of garland:
Sainted naphthalene,
tulsi (a medicated plant) and spatika garlands
are purchased by the local people , which can use on
ceremonial purposes.
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Coconut and coir work
Coconut
plantation grows up in the coastal belt of Puri. Products made
of coir and coconut can be available in Puri, Bhubaneswar
Electra. Products made by coconut and coir are like foot wash
carpet, floor carpets, decorative items, coconut stick brooms
Electra. |
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Sea
sail work
Sea sail extremely
available in and around Puri. For decoration, you can carry sail
works from local vendors. |
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Textile goods
Sambalpuri saree,
Sonepuri saree, Manikajodi saree, Bomkai saree, Khandua pata can
be available from Orissa. If you visit only Puri and desire to
take it, then not to worry as Stock can be on hand, from here
also. |
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