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Subject: Santal Saree. This is a white cotton saree with checks and motifs. The garment is worn by the women while attending weddings, visiting the mela or the market. This saree was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)

Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)

Subject: General view of the west facade of triple-storied Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza)

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

Subject: Kajalapati. A kajalapatni is a kajal (kohl) holder used for preparing or storing home-made kohl paste. Kajal has been used for centuries for its medical, spiritual and cosmetic effects. This kohl holder has been made using the dhokra technique. 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.

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

Site Name: Jagmohan

Date: 1900-1999

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Subject: Anklet. An anklet made up of three golden grass cubes on a cotton thread. 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.

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Subject: Necklace. A necklace with three rectangular shaped golden grass pieces. 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.

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Subject: Tenda.

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Subject: Deity of Lanjia Saura.

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Subject: Earring. A triangular shaped earring. 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.

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Subject: Pendant. A pendant for a necklace. 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.