CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

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: Handbag. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make accessories. This is a cane hand held bag for carrying small personal articles and money. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Handbag. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make accessories. This is a cane hand held bag for carrying small personal articles and money. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Gouni. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This is a cane basket called gouni after the unit of measurement. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

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

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

Subject: Lacquered Coconut Shell. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. Idols of the trinity of Jagannatha, Subhadra and Balabhadra and other Hindu icons, decorative artefacts and utility items are some items made from coconut shell in Odisha. This is a decorative coconut shell. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Lacquered Coconut Shell. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. Idols of the trinity of Jagannatha, Subhadra and Balabhadra and other Hindu icons, decorative artefacts and utility items are some items made from coconut shell in Odisha. This is a decorative coconut shell. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Joupedhi (Nesting Box). Joupedhi or nesting box sets are trinket boxes in graduated sizes that are traditionally a part of bridal trousseau in Odisha. Bamboo craftspersons make the structure using either bamboo or cane and lacquer craftsperson applies successive layers of lacquer on it to create decorative boxes. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Joupedhi (Nesting Box). Joupedhi or nesting box sets are trinket boxes in graduated sizes that are traditionally a part of bridal trousseau in Odisha. Bamboo craftspersons make the structure using either bamboo or cane and lacquer craftsperson applies successive layers of lacquer on it to create decorative boxes. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Joupedhi (Nesting Box). Joupedhi or nesting box sets are trinket boxes in graduated sizes that are traditionally a part of bridal trousseau in Odisha. Bamboo craftspersons make the structure using either bamboo or cane and lacquer craftsperson applies successive layers of lacquer on it to create decorative boxes. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Joupedhi (Nesting Box). Joupedhi or nesting box sets are trinket boxes in graduated sizes that are traditionally a part of bridal trousseau in Odisha. Bamboo craftspersons make the structure using either bamboo or cane and lacquer craftsperson applies successive layers of lacquer on it to create decorative boxes. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Joupedhi (Nesting Box). Joupedhi or nesting box sets are trinket boxes in graduated sizes that are traditionally a part of bridal trousseau in Odisha. Bamboo craftspersons make the structure using either bamboo or cane and lacquer craftsperson applies successive layers of lacquer on it to create decorative boxes. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Joupedhi (Nesting Box). Joupedhi or nesting box sets are trinket boxes in graduated sizes that are traditionally a part of bridal trousseau in Odisha. Bamboo craftspersons make the structure using either bamboo or cane and lacquer craftsperson applies successive layers of lacquer on it to create decorative boxes. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Pedi (Box). This is a cane pedi or box for storing items. 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: Lacquer Coated Cane Bucket. A cane bucket that is decorated with painted lacquer and can be used as a flower vase. 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: Lacquer Coated Cane Bucket. A cane bucket that is decorated with painted lacquer and can be used as a flower vase. 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: Pedi (Box). A cane pedi or box for storing items. 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: Pedi (Box). A cane pedi or box for storing items. 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: Jhudi (Basket). A jhudi or basket that can be used for carrying paddy or vegetables. 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: Box. A round box made from golden grass that can be used for storage and packaging. The skin of the dried stem of vetiver grass or kaincha is woven to produce utility and decorative items. The grass is first softened and then coiled with a needle to form strands. These braids are then woven to form the shape of the craft item and finished off with a coat of shine. Occasionally colored pigments are added to the grass. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Box. A round box made from golden grass that can be used for storage and packaging. The skin of the dried stem of vetiver grass or kaincha is woven to produce utility and decorative items. The grass is first softened and then coiled with a needle to form strands. These braids are then woven to form the shape of the craft item and finished off with a coat of shine. Occasionally colored pigments are added to the grass. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Box. A round box made from golden grass that can be used for storage and packaging. The skin of the dried stem of vetiver grass or kaincha is woven to produce utility and decorative items. The grass is first softened and then coiled with a needle to form strands. These braids are then woven to form the shape of the craft item and finished off with a coat of shine. Occasionally colored pigments are added to the grass. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.