CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Utkal Laxmi Bed Sheet. The body of Utkal Laxmi bed sheet has different forms of lotus, placed in the center of the square formed by intersecting floral ikat lines both horizontally and longitudinally, which is quite intricate. This is the main traditional double ikat design of Sambalpur area of Odisha. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: SP Bed Sheet. This bed sheet has patterns of lotus and sakta (checkerboard) over it. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: SP Bed Sheet. This bed sheet has patterns of lotus and sakta (checkerboard) over it. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Puri Sunset Cotton Bed Sheet. This is a bed sheet with stripes of variegated colors such as purple, orange and red. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Puri Sunset Cotton Bed Sheet. This is a bed sheet with stripes of variegated colors such as purple, orange and red. Close-up view. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: HLM Cotton Bed Sheet. This is a bed sheet. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Kapota Cotton Bedsheet. This bed sheet is diapered with motif of doves on an orange background with a black colore border. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Hansachhaya Scenery (Cotton). This bed sheet is diapered with motifs of a pair of swans and has a dark blue color border. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Phirangi Body Bandha Bed Sheet. A bed sheet with red borders and red and orange design on a green colored background. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Kirati Cotton Bed Sheet. This is a bed sheet in variegated blue colors. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Kadhi Cotton Bed Sheet. This is a bed sheet with design of tulips. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Sankhabody Cotton Bed Sheet. This bed sheet has motifs of conch (shankha) on a green background and a blue background. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Machha Chakra Bed Sheet. A bed sheet with rows of borders that have fish motifs. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Traditional Wall Hanging. A fabric with Odia calligraphy running through it. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Table Cloth (Habaspuri). This table cloth is named after the place of production i.e. Habaspur village of Kalahandi district. The special feature of this fabric is that it has local tribal motifs of fish and tortoise developed by extra weft technique. This saree was procured from Bhaskar Kashypa.

Subject: Dobby Border Body Bandh Saree. This saree has small textured motifs (buti) in the anchal (end) and the body created with the tie and dye technique. This object was procured from Kumuda Meher.

Subject: Tussar Dobby border Tie & Dye Saree. This saree's body has small textured motifs (buti) produced on the dobby loom. The border is made with tie and dye technique. This object was procured from Motiram Meher.

Subject: Traditional Habaspuri Saree. This is named after the place of production i.e. Habaspur village of Kalahandi district. The special feature of this saree is that it is has longitudinal, kumbha (temple), fish and tortoise motifs in border developed by extra warp. The anchal (end) is decorated with local tribal motifs developed by extra weft technique. It is used as a bridal saree. This saree was procured from Ajit Ku. Naik.

Subject: Habaspuri Door Screen. This is named after the place of production i.e. Habaspur village of Kalahandi district. The special feature of this fabric is that it has local tribal motifs of fish and tortoise developed by extra weft technique. This object was procured from Satynarayan Meher.

Subject: Double face Saree. A red saree with a traditional floral anchal (end). This object was procured from Hiradhar Meher.

Subject: Habaspuri Cotton Door Screen (shawl). This is named after the place of production i.e. Habaspur village of Kalahandi district. The special feature of this fabric is that it has local tribal motifs of fish and tortoise developed by extra weft technique. This object was procured from Akrami Meher.

Subject: Traditional Honeycomb Towel. This is a towel in honeycomb weave where weaves form ridges and hollows which give a cell like appearance to the textures.

Subject: Traditional Tie & Dye Door Screen. This is a traditional tie and dye fabric with motifs of flowers over it and used as a door screen. This object was procured from Sitaram Meher.

Subject: Tussar Fodakumbha Butadar Saree . The fodakumbha saree is traditional saree from Odisha. It has a 'kumbha' or temple design border that have sharp ends. This saree's body is also adorned with small textured motifs woven with dobby loom.