CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: View of sarai cells with a Gurudwara in the background

Subject: View of the cells and octagonal canopy atop the turret of the Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza) from the roof of a residence beside northern sarai cells

Subject: View of the cells with stairs on north side leading to the roof

Subject: Vaulted ceiling of the northeast corner room

Subject: Vaulted ceiling of the northeast corner room

Subject: Warp Tie & Dyed Frame with Taraballi Design. Warp and weft are the two basic components used in weaving to turn thread or yarn into fabric. The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom while the transverse weft is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp. Taraballi is amongst the oldest khandua or ikat designs of Odisha that is basically a star-studded weave. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Chaulachhana/Rice Chalni (Colander). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Earthen vessels and utensils such as this rice colander are a basic requirement of rural life.

Subject: Jhuna Dani (Incense Burner). Burning incense forms an important part of rituals. The burned incense may be intended as a symbolic or sacrificial offering to various deities or spirits, or to serve as an aid in prayer. The terracotta incense burners are usually used only once.

Subject: Jhuna Dani (Incense Burner). Burning incense forms an important part of rituals. The burned incense may be intended as a symbolic or sacrificial offering to various deities or spirits, or to serve as an aid in prayer. The terracotta incense burners are usually used only once.

Subject: Tulasi Brundavati Chaura. In Odisha, goddess Brundavati is worshipped in the form of Chaura, which is a small temple like structure adorned with sculptures and with a Tulasi plant overhead. Tulasi Chaura is mostly worshipped by married women who want blessings for leading a prosperous family life.

Subject: Hatha Manga. Hatha Manga or the sley is the skeleton frame of a loom. It holds the entire structure of a loom including the cloth beam, shafts, reed, warp beam and weaver’s bench according to the type of loom.

Subject: View of a submerged cell on north side of the sarai enclosure

Subject: Eri Silk Bandha sari. Eri silk comes from the caterpillar of Samia ricini. The eri silkworm is a completely domesticated silkworm. Eri Cocoons are open mouthed since the moth leaves the cocoon as soon as it is ready to be spun. Bandha sari is tie-dye sari wherein the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Weft Tie-Dyed in Taraballi Design with Frame. Warp and weft are the two basic components used in weaving to turn thread or yarn into fabric. The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom while the transverse weft is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp. Taraballi is amongst the oldest khandua or ikat designs of Odisha that is basically a star-studded weave. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Gita Govinda Silk Fabric (Badasingharbesa Bastra). This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha and a special type of which is offered to Jagannatha to wear as khandua with stanzas and illustration from Gita Gobinda.

Subject: Gita Govinda Silk Fabric (Badasingharbesa Bastra). This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha and a special type of which is offered to Jagannatha to wear as khandua with stanzas and illustration from Gita Gobinda.

Subject: Frame for Gita Gobinda Dhadi. This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha on a wooden frame. The saree contains texts from Jayadeva’s Gita Gobinda on it.

Subject: Tulasi Chaura. In Odisha, goddess Brundavati is worshipped in the form of Chaura, which is a small temple like structure adorned with sculptures and with a Tulasi plant overhead. Tulasi Chaura is mostly worshipped by married women who want blessings for leading a prosperous family life.

Subject: Gita Gobinda Silk Tied Dhadi. This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha that is used to decorate Lord Jagannatha or worn by women on special occasions. The saree contains texts from Jayadeva’s Gita Gobinda on it.

Subject: Domed engaged southwest turret of the Western Gateway (Lahori Darwaza)

Subject: Right wing of the double-storied Western Gateway (Lahori Darwaza)

Subject: Octagonal canopy atop the northwest engaged turret of the Western Gateway (Lahori Darwaza)

Subject: Detail of frescoes on the north face of the Western Gateway (Lahori Darwaza)

Subject: Inscribed poem