CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Necklace (Dambaru). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree.

Subject: Necklace (Dhaturu). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the front of the object.

Subject: Necklace (Dhaturu). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the back of the object.

Subject: Necklace (Madhumati). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the front of the object.

Subject: Necklace (Madhumati). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the back of the object.

Subject: Necklace (Diamond). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the front of the object.

Subject: Necklace (Diamond). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the back of the object.

Subject: Necklace (Diamond). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the front of the object.

Subject: Necklace (Diamond). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree. View of the back of the object.

Subject: Necklace. Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree.

Subject: Necklace. Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Silver jewelry such as this necklace is a commonly crafted filigree ornament and sometimes forms a part of an Odissi dancer's attire. Floral designs are often incorporated into Jewelry pieces to bring out the high quality of filigree.

Subject: Luha Kanta. Luha Kanta is a pointed chisel used by bell metal artisans for chipping, chiseling and a range of activities done during metalwork. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Luha Kanta. Luha Kanta is a pointed chisel used by bell metal artisans for chipping, chiseling and a range of activities done during metalwork. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Nehi (Iron Anvil). Nehi is a heavy iron block with a flat top and concave sides, on which metal can be hammered and shaped. This is generally used by bell metal artisans. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Smelting pot. A smelting pot is the container used to melt ore and other ingredients into a liquid that can be poured into molds to be given a working shape. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Nihana (Chisel). A group of three chisels or niahana that are used to carve very soft soapstone. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Nihana (Chisel). A group of three chisels or niahana that are used to carve very soft soapstone. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Mugura (Mallet). A mugura is a wooden mallet usually used to knock wooden pieces together, or to drive dowels or chisels. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Mugura (Mallet). A mugura is a wooden mallet usually used to knock wooden pieces together, or to drive dowels or chisels. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Mugura (Mallet). A mugura is a wooden mallet usually used to knock wooden pieces together, or to drive dowels or chisels. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Mugura (Mallet). A mugura is a wooden mallet usually used to knock wooden pieces together, or to drive dowels or chisels. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Hammer. This is a hammer that is used by artisans of metalwork. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Divider. A divider is a measuring compass used by bell metal artisans. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Chimta (Tongs). Chimta or tongs with jaws of various shapes are used by metal workers to hold hot iron during metal working. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.