CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Tussar Than. Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Curtain. A curtain with the design of a typical temple in typical Kalinga architectural style. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Curtain. A curtain with the design of a pot holding flowers. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Curtain. A curtain with the design of a pot holding flowers. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Cane Sofa Set - Chair. Cane furniture is made from mesh of split canes that are stretched over parts of the framework. This is a chair from a set of sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with green colored ghicha than fabric. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Cane Sofa Set - Chair. Cane furniture is made from mesh of split canes that are stretched over parts of the framework. This is a chair from a set of sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with green colored ghicha than fabric. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Cane Sofa Set - Center Table. Cane furniture is made from mesh of split canes that are stretched over parts of the framework. This is a center table from a set of sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with green colored ghicha than fabric. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Cane Sofa Set - Sofa. Cane furniture is made from mesh of split canes that are stretched over parts of the framework. This is a sofa from a set of sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with green colored ghicha than fabric. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Cane Sofa Set - Chair. Cane furniture is made from mesh of split canes that are stretched over parts of the framework. This is a chair from a set of sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with green colored ghicha than fabric. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Ghicha Than (Green). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Ghicha Than (Green). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Ghicha Than (Green). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Ghicha Than (Green). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Ghicha Than (Green). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Sabai Sofa Set - Chair. Sabai grass is one of the natural fibers plenty available in the forests of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The high strength of fibers makes it viable for making furniture. This is a chair from a set of a sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with brown colored ghicha than fabric. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Sabai Sofa Set - Sofa. Sabai grass is one of the natural fibers plenty available in the forests of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The high strength of fibers makes it viable for making furniture. This is a sofa from a set of a sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with brown colored ghicha than fabric. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Sabai Sofa Set - Chair. Sabai grass is one of the natural fibers plenty available in the forests of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The high strength of fibers makes it viable for making furniture. This is a chair from a set of a sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with brown colored ghicha than fabric. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Sabai Sofa Set - Center Table. Sabai grass is one of the natural fibers plenty available in the forests of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The high strength of fibers makes it viable for making furniture. This is a center table from a set of a sofa, two chairs and center table. The set is upholstered with brown colored ghicha than fabric. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Ghicha Than (Brown / Chocolate). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Ghicha Than (Brown / Chocolate). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Ghicha Than (Brown / Chocolate). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object was procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Ghicha Than (Brown / Chocolate). Tussar silk is a wide variety of silk extracted from silkworms feeding on local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar silk has a rich coarse texture and natural deep gold color. Odisha is one of the major Indian states that produces silk. Tussar ghicha silk yarn is drawn by hand out of tussar moth cocoons without any twist. It is obtained mostly from pierced, cut, flimsy, insect damaged and double cocoons. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Iron Craft Table. A decorative iron table. 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: Table. A wooden desk. View from the front. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).