Odisha is a landmass situated on the coastal plains of eastern India, inheriting from years of cultural heritance, showcasing a part of Odisha’s diversified existence, with creativity perspiring in their very bones, the artisans of Odisha are skilled at their craft, creating beautifully handcrafted products, after years of practice and perseverance.
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Pattachitra is one of the oldest painting styles originated in Odisha, India. The themes for these paintings are based on Hindu mythological scriptures, especially inspired by Jagannatha and Vaishnava sect. All the colors used while creating these paintings are natural, while these paintings are made in a fully old fashioned manner by Chitrakaras who were famously known as ‘Oriya Painters.’ Pattachitra style of painting is one of the most renowned art forms of
Pattachitra style of painting is one of the most renowned art forms of Odisha. Pattachitra originated from two Sanskrit words, ‘Patta’ which means canvas, and ‘Chitra’ which means picture.
Pattachitra is a painting primarily performed on a canvas, like how the name suggests. Manifesting these paintings by an attractive application of vibrant colors, creating designs and motifs specific to the desired purpose, while portraying simple but mind intriguing themes, mostly mythological in nature, is a trademark of these Pattachitra artists.
The traditional artworks of Pattachitra paintings are more than a thousand years old.
Traditionally the artisans specializing in this craft are known as chitrakars. A typical patta painter’s studio is filled with all the members of his family. Women make the glue, the canvas and apply colors, give the final lacquer coating.
Patta paintings are performed on small strips of cotton cloth. The final lines are drawn, and the patta is given a lacquer coating to protect it from bad weather, thus making the painting more glossy. This process of glazing or varnishing is kind of interesting. The artwork is held over a fireplace so that the backside of that artwork is in direct exposure to heat. On the surface of that painting, lacquer is applied.
2. Sand Art
Carving of sculptures in sand or sand art is historically rooted to Orissa. The popular story of Poet Balram Das making images of Lord Jagganath, Balabhadra and Subhadra in the beaches of Puri, goes on to prove the same.
In recent times, a world famous painter, Mr.Sudarshan Pattnaik was responsible for giving a fresh start to this art form in Orissa. This talented artist created beautiful sand sculptures, on the Puri beach, attracting the attention of any tourist by his captivating designs. He has represented India in many sand festivals and brought many laurels to his country, coming back home as a decorated artist.
The carving on sand is much better than carving on a hard stone.; henceforward sand art is easier to learn than the art of sculpting images from rigid stones. The learner must have a crystal clear idea about carving, in a relatively short period of time. Though these sand sculptures are eye-catching and mesmerizing, they are destroyed easily. With the exponential growth in tourism, this wonderful art form has received great appraisal in them recent times. There is a ‘Golden Sand Art Institute’ which is an open institute, situated in Puri Beach behind Mayfair Hotel, which was first started in 1995. Around 50 students receive their training in this institute including tourists arriving in different batches. Tourists can take a familiarization course of 7-10 days.
Bomkai Sari (also Sonepuri Sari) is an authentic handicraft from Odisha, India. It originates from Bomkai, situated in the Ganjam district in the state of Odisha. The production is carried forward by the “Bhulia” community of Subarnapur district.
Bomkai is one of the most famous areas in that region, generating huge amounts of revenue. Bomkai sari first originated in the village of Bomkai. During the time of Ramai Dev, then ruler of Patna, who patronized this art. Now, Sonepuri paatas, Sonepur handloom sarees, and silk sarees are popular items showcased at prominent venues, where even Aishwarya Rai wore a Bomkai saree at her wedding with Abhishek Bachchan. All of which creates great amounts of pride amongst them indigenous people of Bomkai; henceforward they take their art very seriously.
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