CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Brukshyapuja Cotton Saree. The body and the anchal (end) of the saree have motifs of different trees. The color scheme of the saree is beige and black. This saree has been procured by weaver Iswar Meher.

Subject: Manjistha Dyed Scott Chakra Saree. The saree is dyed with natural manjistha dye and woven with weft tie and dye. There is Konark chakra design on one side of the saree while the other side is ornamented other designs thus creating a scott design.

Subject: Lagan Saree. The saree has been dyed with aul and is mainly used during marriage ceremonies of tribal communities of Odisha.

Subject: Zigzag Tie and Dye Cotton Saree. This saree has macchli (fish) and flower motifs on the anchal and a temple border. The saree is a red and white color scheme. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Tribal Kachha. This saree has been dyed with pomegranate and manjistha. The saree has floral pattern on the anchal (end), body and border. The color scheme of the saree is light orange and white. This saree was procured from Smt. Jharana Meher.

Subject: Brukshya Debata Saree. This saree with a black body has motifs of ascetics meditating under trees, worshippers and trees. . This saree was procured from weaver Iswar Meher.

Subject: Bandhodaya Tussar-Cotton Saree. This is an award winning saree woven by Surendra Meher of Barpali. The Bandhodaya silk cotton saree is a depiction of poet Upendra Bhanja's work. It portrays various folk symbols and beliefs in the form of calligraphy. This saree was procured from Surendra Meher.

Subject: Mahalaxmi Saree. The saree has a jhoti or alpana motif throughout its anchal and body. Jhoti Chitta is a traditional Odia white art mostly shown in rural areas of Odisha. It is made during festivals like marriage, Manabasa Gurubara and Raja Praba. The tradition of jhoti chitas has been utilized used to make saree prints. This saree was procured from Swarnalata Meher.

Subject: Mineral black and Alzarine dyed vegetable silk Saree. This saree is dyed with mineral black and alizarin dye. The border has a traditional phoda kumbha border and the anchal is ornamented with floral tie and dye designs , prepared with extra weft. This is a popular saree design. This saree was procured from Smt. Jharana Meher.

Subject: Nabaratna khadi silk Saree. This saree has nine auspicious motifs in its body. The are rows of nine different motifs - lotus, elephant, temple, peacock, pot, lion, conch, butterfly and deer in one line. This is a single ikat saree.

Subject: Traditional Cotton Saree. This red colored saree has motifs of birds, flowers, tree and animals. It has temple design border. This saree was procured from Nayagarh Weavers Cooperative Society.

Subject: Siminoi Saree. The saree is woven with jala design. The design originated in the village of Siminoi in Dhenkanal district of Odisha in coarse count yarn and is locally called siminoi saree. The saree has been modified in Nuapatna area where fine count yarn like 2/120s X 2/100s is used and motifs have been refined. This saree is worn during special occasions. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Kalamohan Bomkai Cotton Saree. The Bomkai saree got its name from the Bomkai village in Odisha. The original and traditional weaving of a Bomkai saree was made in low-count cotton yarn which is usually, coarse, heavy and dyed in intense colors. The weaving of the saree follows the tie and dye method and the procedure used in Bomkai pattern, in the saree, is known as Jala technique. The saree's body is black in color and the anchal (end) is predominantly red in color. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Gangadhar Meher Madhurjya Wall Hanging . This is a wall hanging with poetry of Gangadhar Meher, a renowned Odia poet of the 19th century. This saree was procured from weaver Bhagabana Meher.

Subject: Traditional Matsya Saree. This tie and dye saree with auspicious motifs on the border, anchal (end) and body. The body is diapered with matsya (fish) motifs. . This saree was procured from weaver Iswar Meher.

Subject: Dobby Kumbha Border Cotton Saree. This saree is decorated with extra warp and extra weft design in border and body respectively. The anchal (end) is diapered with buti of a larger size locally called “Madura” anchal. The saree is predominantly dark pink in color.

Subject: Cotton Saree. This saree is decorated with extra warp and extra weft design in border and body respectively. The anchal (end) is ornamented with varieties of buti of larger size locally called “Madura” anchal. The saree is predominantly light pink in color.

Subject: GJS Kathiphera Danti Saree. The border of the saree is woven in three rows with phodakumbha (temple) design and has a scroll design on the anchal (end). The body of the saree is predominantly white in color and the anchal is red, yellow and black in color. This saree was procured from Rajendra Meher.

Subject: Tussar Saree. This saree is traditionally woven using throw shuttle pit loom with extra weft motif in the anchal (end) through manipulation of ends by hand. It has been dyed with natural red pigments. This saree was procured from Sri Golekh Sur.

Subject: Silk yoga Saree. This saree has different yoga postures designed on its anchal (end) and body. The body also has calligraphy in different languages. The body is predominantly red in color and the anchal is black in color. This saree was procured from Smt. Jharana Meher.

Subject: Silk Veg. Dyed Bandha Saree. This silk saree has been made by dyeing the fabric with natural vegetable dyes. The color scheme of the saree is yellow and red. This saree was procured from weaver Sri Hadu Meher.

Subject: Tribal traditional Saree. This is a traditional saree of the Dongria Kondh tribe. Dongrias believe that red, green and yellow are the most auspicious colors. The triangular shaped mountains represent closeness to nature. This saree was procured from Smt. Jharana Meher.

Subject: Dhadibuta Firbi Silk Saree. This saree has small motifs on the border (dhadi-buta). Firbi refers to the cross type patterns which are made all over the body of the saree. The color scheme of this saree is blue, green and black. This saree was procured from Sri Bihari Meher.

Subject: Silk Firbi Saree. The saree is produced by the motifs derived from traditional jala work with extra weft by highly skilled weavers, intricately settled with the help of an ancillary weaver. This jala design is especially made in traditional firbi motifs. The anchal is ornamented with traditional firbi buti motifs. The color scheme of this saree is green and brown. This saree was procured from Smt. Jharana Meher.