Tag: Odisha
Ink, Iron & Identity: The Kutia Kondh Tattoos That Refuse to Fade
If pain is beauty, the Kutia Kondh women of Odisha have known it for centuries...
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Clay that Breathes: Unearthing Sonepur’s Terracotta Tales
“You don’t make terracotta. You become it.” That’s what an artisan in Odisha’s Sonepur whispered,...
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Straw by Straw: Weaving Dhenkanal’s Golden Craft Legacy
“A straw in the wind may show which way the heritage blows.” If you’ve ever...
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Clang, Craft, and Kansari: The Ringing Legacy of Balakati’s Bell Metal
Before you had a non-stick kadai or IKEA cutlery, Odisha had Kansa. Not the tyrant...
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Metal, Memory, and the Matriarchs of the Hills: Inside the Bonda Tribe’s Art of Adornment
In the wild, forested cliffs of Odisha’s Malkangiri, women walk like warriors.Not in boots, but...
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Saura Art: More Than Just Tribal Doodles
In the universe of Indian indigenous art, the Saura murals of Odisha are often misread...
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Sambalpuri Saree: The Woven Poetry of Odisha
Whenever we discuss regarding the rich cultural legacy of Odisha, Rock cut temples, Pattachitras, Silver...
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Carving Life out of Buffalo Horn: The Rise and Fall of Odisha’s Horn Art
Introduction Imagine if your grandmother’s comb could tell stories. Stories about not just her shiny...
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Rice Paste on Mud: The Quiet Poetry of Jhoti Chita
In a world of AI-generated Ghibli art and NFTs, there is a quiet art that...
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Lacquerware of Odisha: A Legacy of Shining Handcrafted Beauty
Whenever the thought of vibrant craft heritage of Odisha comes to our mind, it generally...
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