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.
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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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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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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