An artistic legacy that has permeates through time, without ever deviating from the basics.; where each motif and intricate patterns draws its inspiration from a myth, folklore or history. Odisha undoubtedly is a land of rich and diverse artistic achievements whose every village and town bear a rich testimony to it.
So, if you are looking towards a holiday in Odisha that provides you a rich insight into the art of Odisha, then an artistic tour of Odisha is right for you.
When you opt for an artistic holiday package of Odisha, you will get an insight into some of these popular arts of the state.
Applique Work
No where in India will you find such a beautiful and colorful work of art as the applique work of Pipli. An artistic village located en-route to the pilgrimage city of Puri, the applique work of Pipli is characterized by bright cloth motifs that are stitched together to create various home decor items like lampshades, bags, wall hangings etc.
Pattachitra Paintings
Another artistic village that is dedicated towards preserving the centuries old art of palm leave painting is Raghurajpur. Located in between the temple city of Bhubaneswar and the popular pilgrimage town of Puri, the patta paintings which are usually painted on primed and processed fabrics like silk and cotton often depict religious themes from two of Indian most popular epics- the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Silver Filigree
An excellent souvenir for friends and family, the silver filigree of Cuttack is a class apart with their fine needle work and subtlety in design.
Sculpture
Sculpture forms an integral part of the Odisha cultural heritage-its numerous beautiful temples stand a testimony to that. Waltz through the state and you will find various sculptors infusing life into stone as they create amazing works of art. Bhubaneswar, Puri, Khurda , Lalitgiri and Khiching is where you will find the masters of this art.
Textile and Handlooms
Renowned world over since ancient times for their sheer elegance, quality and unique design is the Odisha hand loom. If you fancy some cotton and silk fabrics, then head off to the weaver village of Sambalpur, Sonepur, Nuapatna and Berhampur.
Keywords: Odisha art, pattachitra, applique, silver filigree, tarkashi work, palm leave paintings, handlooms of Odisha, textiles of Odisha
