The Banjara

Odisha

Tribal Arts & Ancient Metal Craft

The craft heritage

The craft heritage

Odisha's craft traditions span from the ancient lost-wax Dokra metal casting to the intricate Pattachitra scroll paintings inspired by temple mythology. The state's tribal communities have preserved art forms that are thousands of years old.

Dokra Metal CastingPattachitraIkat WeavingStone CarvingPalm Leaf EngravingDokra Metal CastingPattachitraIkat WeavingStone CarvingPalm Leaf Engraving

Craft traditions

Dokra Metal Casting · Pattachitra · Ikat Weaving · Stone Carving · Palm Leaf Engraving

Handmade in Odisha

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Other craft regions

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