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Odisha's Craft Heritage
From a painter's fine brush to the rhythm of a loom, Odisha's craft traditions carry stories in colour, texture and form. Discover some of the arts that inspire Crafts Duniya.
01 · Stories painted in colour
Pattachitra
With fine lines, rich colours and ornamental borders, Pattachitra turns a painted surface into a world of stories. Traditionally painted on prepared cloth, these works often draw on mythology and cultural narratives. Raghurajpur is among the places known for this art.
Raghurajpur and other craft communities in Odisha
Explore collection →02 · Patterns woven into the thread
Sambalpuri Bandha
In Bandha, selected parts of yarn are tied and dyed before weaving. As the threads meet on the loom, patterns emerge across the cloth. Sambalpuri weaves are celebrated for the skill and care behind this intricate process.
Western Odisha
Explore collection →03 · Colour stitched into form
Pipili Appliqué · Chandua
Pipili is known for bright appliqué work: pieces of coloured fabric are cut and stitched together to create decorative designs. The tradition appears in forms ranging from canopies and umbrellas to wall hangings and other textiles.
Pipili, Odisha
Explore collection →04 · A form shaped in wax
Dhokra Metal Craft
Dhokra artisans use the lost-wax casting process to make metal objects with distinctive textures and fine detailing. Wax forms and delicate wax wires help shape decorative and functional pieces before casting.
Craft communities across Odisha
Explore collection →05 · A rhythm of threads
Handloom Textiles
Across Odisha, weaving communities bring together colour, texture and pattern in textiles made for everyday life and special occasions. Each regional tradition offers its own way of working with the loom.
Weaving communities across Odisha
Explore collection →06 · Natural forms, carefully shaped
Shell Craft
Shells can be shaped and worked into decorative and useful objects. Materials, techniques and appearances differ from piece to piece; ask us about the details of any item that catches your eye.
Details vary by product
Explore collection →07 · Tradition in everyday spaces
Handcrafted Home Décor
Craft brings texture and character to contemporary spaces. A painted panel, woven textile or carefully made object can invite a closer look and a conversation about the hands and ideas behind it.
Explore a variety of craft traditions
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Learn more about Odisha's traditions through Odisha Tourism, the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts, and the Directorate of Handicrafts.