CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object.

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object.

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Swan. A decorative item of a swan painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object.

Subject: Swan. A decorative item of a swan painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Swan. A decorative item of a swan painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object.

Subject: Swan. A decorative item of a swan painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Fish. A decorative item of a fish painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Pothi (Bhagabata gita). The Odia Bhagavata Gita was authored by Jagannatha Das. A stack of uniformly sized palm leaves are stitched together to form a continuous scroll called pothi. The pothi is an integral part of traditional Odishan life. The history of Odisha is encapsulated in pothis and is often a part of the family bequest. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Pothi (Bhagabata gita). The Odia Bhagavata Gita was authored by Jagannatha Das. A stack of uniformly sized palm leaves are stitched together to form a continuous scroll called pothi. The pothi is an integral part of traditional Odishan life. The history of Odisha is encapsulated in pothis and is often a part of the family bequest. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Lord Jagannatha. This is an image of Lord Jagannatha made from many different varieties of seashells. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Duck. A decorative item of a duck painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Duck. A decorative item of a duck painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Duck. A decorative item of a duck painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Duck. A decorative item of a duck painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Bird Ashtray. A decorative ashtray which is shaped and painted to look like a bird. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Boat Ashtray. A decorative ashtray which is shaped and painted to look like a boat. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Fish. A decorative item of a fish painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Fish. A decorative item of a fish painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Boat Ashtray. A decorative ashtray which is shaped and painted to look like a boat. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Boat Ashtray. A decorative ashtray which is shaped and painted to look like a boat. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Purna-kalasha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a purna-kalasha which is a pot full of water and with fresh leaves of the mango tree. It is considered a symbol of abundance and source of life. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bird Ashtray. A decorative ashtray which is shaped and painted to look like a bird. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.