CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

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.

Subject: Dobby Border Kumbha Saree. This saree has small textured motifs (buti) of temple in the anchal and the border has a traditional temple pattern. This saree was procured from Kendal Weavers Cooperative Society.

Subject: Chagala Cotton Saree. A traditional saree from Odisha with a temple motif border. 'Chagala' means naughty in Odia which is illustrated with the temples woven in a zigzag manner. The border has large floral pattern. The anchal (end) has birds motif on it. This saree was procured from Paramananda Sahoo.

Subject: Kauti. A red chequered fabric with motifs of flowers and conches on the borders. This saree was procured from Pramod Ku. Meher.

Subject: Sata Phulia Cotton Saree. A saree with seven rows of flowers. This saree was procured from Pankaj Das.

Subject: Phodakumbha Cotton Saree. This saree has an anchal (end) made with tie and dye technique. The border has a phodakumbha or temple design. This saree was procured from Snehalata Dash.

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Terracotta Pot. A terracotta pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Flower Vase. A decorative vase etched with floral engravings highlighted with enamel. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Flower Vase. A decorative vase etched with floral engravings highlighted with enamel. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lantern. A lantern is a portable source of lighting. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Papachha (Jali). Sabai grass is one of the natural fibers plenty available in the forests of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The high strength of fibers and potential to be dyed makes it viable for craftwork. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).