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 Orissa on show at Utkalika

'Nilgiri Paththar' stone artefactsUtkalika is a tribute to the skilled craftsmen of Orissa. Carved mini idols in Nilgiri paththar (stone), Patta paintings, papier-mâché, art on palm leaves and silk saris are the main attractions.

Wonderful wooden toys in different colours, coconut Saris in silk and cotton shell crafts like ice cream cups, wine mugs, dry fruit and spice containers, ashtray, incense stick holders are novel for being both utilitarian and beautiful enough to be displayed as showcase pieces.

Straw mats and handloom saris in silk and cotton, woodcarvings, embroidery, jewellery, brass and bell metal crafts were also available at the exhibition. The items in linen include cushions, aprons, bedspreads and carpets. Eye catching Dhokra toys, lovely wooden panels, and delicate appliqué work are the other popular pieces that attract the visitors.

Colourful carpets from Orissa Among the stone carvings, there are chariots, replicas of renowned temple idols and statues, as well as small stone idols of Hindu gods and goddesses like Krishna, Saraswathi and Ganesha among others.

There was a platform for "modern art" carvings in both stone and wood. Among the Nilgiri Paththar stone carvings few had been coloured in black, but most of them were left in natural rock. Besides this, the popular traditional saris of the state of Orissa are also on sale.


 

 
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