Krishna On Govardhan Odisha patchithra (19x13inch) Cotton Sikki is dried and the

Sikki is dried and the flower head is cut off

These leather toys are not just decorative items

The artisans employ a wide range of techniques to embellish the Dokra metal objects

with each layer building on the previous one

The creation of Aipan involves several steps

Krishna On Govardhan Odisha patchithra (19x13inch) Cotton Sikki is dried and theOdisha Patchitra, also known as Odisha Pattachitra, is a traditional and intricate art form originating from the state of Odisha in eastern India. "Patta" means cloth and "chitra" means painting, so Pattachitra refers to the art of painting on cloth. This ancient art form has been practiced for centuries and holds great cultural and religious significance in Odisha. Patchitra paintings are typically created on a specially prepared cotton cloth or