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Orissa' is famous for her
handicrafts which exhibit the
skill and creativity of her
artisans. Her brass work, silver
work, terracotta art objects,
and applique work are unique
examples of artistic excellence.
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 Applique
Work
'Applique',
which is a French
term, is a technique
by which the
decorative effect is
obtained by
superposing patches
of coloured fabrics
on a basic fabric,
the edges of the
patches being sewn
in some form of
stitchery. Though
the form is not
unknown in other
parts of India, it
is Orissa and
specially in Pipli
that the craft has a
living and active
tradition continuing
over centuries. |
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 Brass
& Bell Metal
The fine engravings
on brass and
bellmetal utensils,
bronze bangles and
pots are important
aspects of Orissan
art. Artefacts made
of metal,
particolarly brass,
find pride of place
in the homes of
Orissa. Beautiful
lamps and
lamp-stands are used
during the worship
of deities. |
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Horn Work
Horn articles of
Orissa are mystical
and are blended with
a superb fashion
design. Their lively
appearance, dynamism
and animation vie
with the real
objects of nature -
that spells the
names of
Parlakhemundi and
Cuttack. There are
artisans in Orissa
who are dexterous in
providing articles
of daily use like
combs, flower vases
and pen-stands out
of the horn of
cattle. |
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 Lacquer
Work
The work is
executied in
delightgul folk
designs, and form an
important part of a
girls' trousseau in
Orissa. Among other
beauties of this
crafts are the
bangles, necklaces
and toys, all of
them distinctive and
hence in great
demand by the
cognoscenti. Bamboo
boxes are lacquered
in various colours
and shades. |
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 Papier
Mache
This skill has been
creatively practised
by craftspersons
from all over Orissa.
Paper, waste cloth
and different kinds
of natural fibres
are soaked and
beaten into pulp,
then mixed with a
variety of seeds and
gums for strength
and as protection
from termites. |
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 Silver
Filigree
Silverware of Orissa
is very widely
known. Her Filigree
works particularly
are unique examples
of artistic
excellence rarely to
be seen in any other
part of India.
Silver wires,
extremely delicate,
are shaped into
intricate designs.
Forms of animals and
birds, articles of
daily use like
vermilion
receptacles are also
made out of silver
wires- Filigree
ornaments. |
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 Stone
Carving
Stone carving is a
very major
handicraft of Orissa.
As is evident from
the innumerable
archaeological
monuments, rock-cut
sculptures, caves
and temples built
for centuries and
embellished with
most beautiful and
intricately carved
statue and other
adornments, the art
of carving in stone
had reached in
Orissa dizzy
heights. |
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