CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Coconut Teacup. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and fashioning them into shapes such as this cup. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Design Cell.

Subject: Dasavatar Pana. A wall hanging with the dashavatara (ten incarnations) of Vishnu. Dashavatara are the ten incarnations of Vishnu: Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasimha; Vamana; Parashurama; Rama; Krishna or Balarama; Buddha or Krishna; and Kalki. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Dasavatar Pana. A wall hanging with the dashavatara (ten incarnations) of Vishnu. Dashavatara are the ten incarnations of Vishnu: Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasimha; Vamana; Parashurama; Rama; Krishna or Balarama; Buddha or Krishna; and Kalki. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Surai. A terracotta surai or water pot. 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. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Surai. A terracotta surai or water pot. 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. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bamboo Flower Vase. A decorative flower vase made of bamboo. In bamboo craft, bamboo grass is slivered into thin and flat strips that are woven into objects. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Flower Vase . A decorative metal flower vase. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Flower Vase. A decorative metal flower vase. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Deepa Stand. This is a wooden stand used for lighting lamps during puja ceremonies. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: EPW Cast Jug. A brass jug. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Bamboo Kumbha Base. This is a free form bonsai root stand that is carved out of a massive block of wood. It can be used as a standalone decorative piece or as base for a flower vase. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bamboo Kumbha Base. This is a free form bonsai root stand that is carved out of a massive block of wood. It can be used as a standalone decorative piece or as base for a flower vase. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Alasi Nayika Light Stand . Nayaika translates to’ heroine’. Sculptures of nayikas in various roles and moods are commonly found in temples of Odisha. These are meant to depict facets of social life along with other sculptures. The 'Alasi Kanya' is a popular motif of a lady stretching her arms upwards. View from the front of the stand. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Alasi Nayika Light Stand . Nayaika translates to’ heroine’. Sculptures of nayikas in various roles and moods are commonly found in temples of Odisha. These are meant to depict facets of social life along with other sculptures. The 'Alasi Kanya' is a popular motif of a lady stretching her arms upwards. View from the back of the stand. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Surai. 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 surai or water flask are a basic requirement of rural life. A surai is distinguished by its flattened, bulbous body and a long and narrow neck. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Surai. 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 surai or water flask are a basic requirement of rural life. A surai is distinguished by its flattened, bulbous body and a long and narrow neck. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Candle Stand. A decorative candle stand. In iron sheet craft, the iron bars are cut to required lengths and beaten to shape as per design and then joined using iron wires or sometimes by rivets. If the design requires embossing and raising, wooden dice are used to apply pressure. A coat of black paint is applied to the end product. The designs are essentially tribal in nature, and sometimes abstract. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Dancing Girl Door Handle. A decorative metal door handle shaped as a girl in tribhanga posture. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Door Handle. A decorative metal door handle. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Door Handle. A decorative metal door handle. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC). Show House.

Subject: Ikat Frame . A painting made of an ikat fabric. Ikat is a method of wrapping yarns to form area of resist, and then dyeing these sections of yarns before the weaving of a cloth begins. Single ikat fabric are created by interweaving tied and dyed warp with plain weft or resisted weft yarns is inserted in plain warp. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Ikat Frame. A painting made of an ikat fabric. Ikat is a method of wrapping yarns to form area of resist, and then dyeing these sections of yarns before the weaving of a cloth begins. Single ikat fabric are created by interweaving tied and dyed warp with plain weft or resisted weft yarns is inserted in plain warp. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Ikat Frame. A painting made of an ikat fabric. Ikat is a method of wrapping yarns to form area of resist, and then dyeing these sections of yarns before the weaving of a cloth begins. Single ikat fabric are created by interweaving tied and dyed warp with plain weft or resisted weft yarns is inserted in plain warp. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Wall Clock. A decorative wall clock. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.