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India has
a long and glorious heritage
of art and craft manifest in
a wide range of objects. A
first look at any temple
indicates that this is a
land of artistic excellence.
Time has not withered the
caliber of the artisans and
the tradition of producing a
diverse array of objects
reflecting the spirit of
Indian culture is still
continuing. The subject
matter is drawn from the
cosmographic myths and
legends and described in the
fabulous epics and
scriptures. The designs,
styles, methods, forms and
colours are all indigenous
but in view of the new taste
and mood, the artisans have
skillfully blended their
traditional products with
modern styles and
techniques. They work with a
variety of media and
materials and are proficient
in carving, painting,
weaving, appliqué and
filigree work. Stemming from
centuries of craftsmanship,
the products are the results
of creative excellence which
not only satisfy the
aesthetic sense of the
people but also their
pragmatic needs. They are
both elegant and utilitarian
and worth possessing
souvenirs for memory or
enhancing the beauty of a
Drawing Room or a
Personality or giving
someone near and dear as
present. A visit to Orissa
is incomplete without taking
a memento home. In fact, the
temptation to pick up some
thing while visiting Orissa
is simply irresistible.
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