CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Paddy Craft Wind Chime. This is a wind chime generally hung outside of a building or residence as a visual and aural ornament. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Hara (Garland). This is a garland made from a wreath of smaller paddy petals that can be used either as an ornament, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Hara (Garland). This is a garland made from a wreath of smaller paddy petals that can be used either as an ornament, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Hara (Garland). This is a garland made from a wreath of smaller paddy petals that can be used either as an ornament, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Bada Mana (Pot). A mana is a pot made of bamboo canes used in the olden days for measuring paddy. A mana is also filled with freshly harvested paddy grains and worshipped as an icon of Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi and utilities for Manabasa Gurubar puja are particularly popular when created with paddy.

Subject: Sana Mana (Pot). Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi and utilities for Manabasa Gurubar puja are particularly popular when created with paddy. A mana is a pot made of bamboo canes used in the olden days for measuring paddy or pulses and cereals. A mana is also filled with freshly harvested paddy grains and worshipped as an icon of Goddess Lakshmi.

Subject: Jagara Deepa (Holy Lamp). Jagara Deepa is a kind of lamp that is generally used during shivratri. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Jagara Deepa (Holy Lamp). Jagara Deepa is a kind of lamp that is generally used during shivratri. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Phula Gachha (Flower Tree). A tree bearing flowers made of paddy. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Bada Phula. A large flower made of paddy. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Lakshmi Thakurani. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. This is an image of Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy. A khatuli is a low table, on which newly harvested paddy grains are spread for the Manabasa Gurubar puja for Goddess Lakshmi.

Subject: Lakshmi Thakurani. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. This is an image of Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy. A khatuli is a low table, on which newly harvested paddy grains are spread for the Manabasa Gurubar puja for Goddess Lakshmi. Back view of the object.

Subject: Lakshmi Thakurani. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. This is an image of Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy. A khatuli is a low table, on which newly harvested paddy grains are spread for the Manabasa Gurubar puja for Goddess Lakshmi.

Subject: Lakshmi Thakurani. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. This is an image of Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy. A khatuli is a low table, on which newly harvested paddy grains are spread for the Manabasa Gurubar puja for Goddess Lakshmi. Back view of the object.

Subject: Binchana (Fan). A paddy binchana or fan that is a hand held fan usually used to fan deities in the temple. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Paddy strands. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. These are two paddy strands.

Subject: Ganesha. A figure of god Ganesha made of paddy. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket coated with a floral design, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.