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Subject: Elephant. A coir elephant used for decoration and symbolizes prosperity. For coir craft, coir, the fiber removed from the nuts of coconut palms is converted into toys and ornamental objects by tying and folding the fibers together in a zig-zag manner. The figures are made in parts and then joined together. Facial structures are added with colored wool, stitched on the figure. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Elephant. A coir elephant used for decoration and symbolizes prosperity. For coir craft, coir, the fiber removed from the nuts of coconut palms is converted into toys and ornamental objects by tying and folding the fibers together in a zig-zag manner. The figures are made in parts and then joined together. Facial structures are added with colored wool, stitched on the figure. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Elephant. A coir elephant used for decoration and symbolizes prosperity. For coir craft, coir, the fiber removed from the nuts of coconut palms is converted into toys and ornamental objects by tying and folding the fibers together in a zig-zag manner. The figures are made in parts and then joined together. Facial structures are added with colored wool, stitched on the figure. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Hathi (Elephant). An elephant 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: Hathi (Elephant). An elephant 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: Man on Elephant. A figure of a man on an elephant, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Man on Elephant. A figure of a man on an elephant, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lakshmi on Elephant. A figure of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on an elephant who represents wealth and good fortune and is consort of Lord Vishnu, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys and figurines as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal figures. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight figures are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lakshmi on Elephant. A figure of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on an elephant who represents wealth and good fortune and is consort of Lord Vishnu, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys and figurines as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal figures. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight figures are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lakshmi on Elephant. A figure of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on an elephant who represents wealth and good fortune and is consort of Lord Vishnu, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys and figurines as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal figures. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight figures are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. Back view of the object. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lakshmi on Elephant. A figure of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on an elephant who represents wealth and good fortune and is consort of Lord Vishnu, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys and figurines as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal figures. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight figures are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lakshmi on Elephant. A figure of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on an elephant who represents wealth and good fortune and is consort of Lord Vishnu, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys and figurines as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal figures. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight figures are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Narayana on Elephant. A figure of Narayana on elephant who is identified with Lord Vishnu and is considered Supreme being in Vaishnavism, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Narayana on Elephant. A figure of Narayana on elephant who is identified with Lord Vishnu and is considered Supreme being in Vaishnavism, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Narayana on Elephant. A figure of Narayana on elephant who is identified with Lord Vishnu and is considered Supreme being in Vaishnavism, made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Elephant. A figure of an elephant generally used to express peace and prosperity made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Elephant. A figure of an elephant generally used to express peace and prosperity made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Elephant. A figure of an elephant generally used to express peace and prosperity made in cow dung. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Elephant. A figure of an elephant generally used to express peace and prosperity. Cow dung, over centuries, has been used for making toys as an inexpensive alternative to wooden and metal toys. A lump of mixture of clay and cow dung is shaped and smoothened with a coat of chalk and then painted. These lightweight toys are generally coarse in design and lack detailing and ornamentation. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Nabgunjara Wall Hanging. This wall hanging shows the mythical creature Nabgunjara that is a composite animal in which Lord Vishnu disguised himself in the Odia version of Mahabharata. It has the head of a cock, neck of a peacock, hump of the bull, a snake for tail, and the waist of a lion. Three of its legs are from a tiger, a horse and an elephant while the fourth is a human holding a flower or a mirror. Such appliqué wall hangings are used for good luck. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Trasha (Banner). This trasha is a heart-shaped wooden piece covered by appliqué with birds, elephants and flowers motifs and glass pieces. It is associated with the procession for deities and kings to show respect. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items such as this trasha are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Krishna-Radha on Kandarpa Hasti. In this straw craft image, Krishna and Radha are on a Kandarpa Hasti. Kandarpa Hasti, the heavenly elephant, is a popular theme in the context of Krishna Raas Leela. The other name of Kandarpa Hasti is 'Navanarikunjara' where nine gopis are entangled with each other to form the shape of an elephant. Straw craft is created by placing straw strand by strand to form a sheet and then cutting the sheet to create a patchwork for the desired shape. This is pasted onto a black cloth that has been mounted on a board. Images created are usually historical or religious. The Kandarpa paintings portray Krishna with the milkmaids or gopikas who are under the spell of his love, in different formations.

Subject: Horse. This is a decorative horse wood carving. The wood carving of Odisha exhibits a perfect blend of classical and folk elements. The wood items of the place are meant both for decorative and functional use.

Subject: Horse. This is a decorative horse wood carving. The wood carving of Odisha exhibits a perfect blend of classical and folk elements. The wood items of the place are meant both for decorative and functional use.