CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Badafula Khandua Silk Saree (Blue). The body of this saree is decorated with big flowers (badafula) arranged in an all-over pattern developed by single ikat method and has a traditional anchal (end). It is popularly known as 'Badafula' saree. This object was procured from Nuapatna No 2 Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Subject: Wooden plank of Lord Jagannatha & Balabhadra. The wood carving of Odisha exhibits a perfect blend of classical and folk elements. The wood items of the place are meant both for decorative and functional use. This is a wood carving of Lord Jagannatha and his brother Balabhadra. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Tie & Dye Silk Bomkai Saree. This saree is named after the original place of production i.e. in village Bomkai of Ganjam district of Odisha. Initially, the saree was in production with two-ply 40?s x 20?s cotton yarn adorned with designs made from the jala technique. The main motifs used are 'karela' or bitter guard, atasi flower, kanthiphula or a small flower, fish or fly, bird, peacock, tortoise, lotus, wooden lamp stand, small drum used by lord Shiva, tooth, horizontal half diamond or horizontal full diamond. Nowadays, this is woven in both silk and cotton with a very fine texture associated with modern ikat and extra weft motifs mostly in Subarnpur/Sonepur district of Odisha. This saree was procured from Satyanarayan Weavers Cooperative Society.

Subject: Horse. This is a painted wooden horse. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Animal figures are a popular theme. These toys are richly colored and developed in a stylized form. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Antarala, dvarapala at right

Subject: Border Jhoti Tie & Dye Saree. 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 has laxmipada (feet of Goddess Lakshmi) and Jhoti design all over the body and anchal. This saree was procured from weaver Bhagabana Meher.

Subject: Silk Stole. This is a silk stole dyed in black color and has a lozenge pattern on its body in golden color. Front side of the stole. This saree was procured from weaver Bhagabana Meher.

Subject: Tussar Saree. The anchal (end) of the saree has a traditional jhoti chitas design along with smaller lotus and fish design. The color scheme of the saree is white body and a maroon anchal. This saree was procured from Sankhamani Meher.

Subject: Antarala, dvarapala at left

Subject: 2 Phulia Black Tussar Saree. The border of the saree is woven with phodakumbha (temple) design and two phulia design (rows of flowers) lifted by hands. The color scheme of the saree is black and white. This saree was procured from weaver Kshetramohan Meher.

Subject: Antarala, dvarapala at left

Subject: Loom with Half Woven Bichitrapuri Saree. This loom has a half woven bichitrapuri saree that is woven in red, black and white by weavers of Bargarh, Odisha. This object was procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Alasi Nayaika. 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 lady in this sculpture is stretching her arms upwards. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Chitrangada Anchal Saree. A saree with a wavy pattern on the anchal (end). This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Khandua Cotton Saree. Khandua is a traditional ikat (tie and dye or bandha) saree from Odisha that is worn during auspicious ceremonies. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Krishna (Makkan/Labani Chora). Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is also as a supreme god in his own right. Here Krishna appears with a dahi handi (yoghurt pot) referring to the legend of Krishna stealing butter and other milk products as a baby. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Shiva . The Hindu god Shiva is represented here wearing a garland of skulls around his neck and carries in his hands a deerskin, a trident, a small hand drum and the fourth hand is in abhayamudra (gesture of fearlessness). We also see Shiva’s vehicle in the world, his vahana, the bull Nandi. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Rooster. This is a painted wooden rooster. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. Animal figures are a popular theme. These toys are richly colored and developed in a stylized form. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Kalki. Kalki or Kalkin is the final avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is yet to appear. At the end of the present Kali yuga (age), when virtue and dharma have disappeared and the world is ruled by the unjust, Kalki will appear to destroy the wicked and to usher in a new age. He will be seated on a white horse with a naked sword in his hand. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Balarama. Balarama is a god and the elder brother of Krishna. He is particularly significant in the Jagannatha tradition, as one of the triad deities. Balarama is depicted as light skinned, in contrast to his brother, Krishna, who is dark skinned. His weapons are the plough and the mace. Sometimes Balarama is considered one of the ten incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. Other legends identify him as the human incarnation of the serpent Shesha. He is the patron deity of farmers. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Balarama. Balarama is a god and the elder brother of Krishna. He is particularly significant in the Jagannatha tradition, as one of the triad deities. Balarama is depicted as light skinned, in contrast to his brother, Krishna, who is dark skinned. His weapons are the plough and the mace. Sometimes Balarama is considered one of the ten incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. Other legends identify him as the human incarnation of the serpent Shesha. He is the patron deity of farmers. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Balarama. Balarama is a god and the elder brother of Krishna. He is particularly significant in the Jagannatha tradition, as one of the triad deities. Balarama is depicted as light skinned, in contrast to his brother, Krishna, who is dark skinned. His weapons are the plough and the mace. Sometimes Balarama is considered one of the ten incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. Other legends identify him as the human incarnation of the serpent Shesha. He is the patron deity of farmers. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: View of the stupa. The plaque states that the stupa was built for Universal Peace in fulfilment of H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s vision.

Subject: Cow Bell (Tholka). A wooden bell with yoke tied to neck of cows or other animals to keep track of their movement. This object was procured from Fulamani Marndi in Mudrajodi village of Mayurbhanj district.