CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Coin Box. Metal coin boxes made from the dhokra technique such as this served the purpose of storing valuables. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.

Subject: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. 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 was procured from Gagan Moharana.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. 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 was procured from Gagan Moharana.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Pahuda (Anklet). A pair of brass anklets of oval shape. The two anklets are not identical and each is decorated all over on the outside with stamped motifs.

Subject: Pahuda (Anklet). A pair of brass anklets with raised spherical motif on four corners.

Subject: Handbag. A handbag made out of golden grass. 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.

Subject: Tissue Box. A tissue box made out of golden grass. 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.

Subject: Handbag. A hand bag made out of golden grass and lined with a cotton cloth. 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.

Subject: Handbag. A hand bag made out of golden grass and lined with a cotton cloth. 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.

Subject: Basket. A cane basket. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories.

Subject: Binchana (Fan). This is an appliqué 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: Durga. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. The artistry of solapith is seen in the intricate and ornamental decorations of goddess Durga’s idols during the ten-day long festival of Dussehra, to celebrate triumph of good over evil.

Subject: Sarasvati. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. Idols such as this Goddess Sarasvati are made by joining innumerable pieces together. Sarasvati is the goddess of learning and the arts, especially music.

Subject: Peacock. This is an ornamental peacock made in solapith. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. 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.

Subject: Chandan Yatra Mural. Chandana Yatra is the longest festival observed at the Jagannatha temple at Puri. It continues for 42 days is observed in two parts: Bahara Chandana and Bhitara Chandana. During the Bahara Chandana the deities are taken on two chapas (boats), namely, Nanda and Bhadra, on an excursion around the Narendra Tritha.