‘Chandua: Canopies of Labour’ Documents Odisha’s Appliqué Traditions Beyond the Craft Object
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s appliqué tradition takes centre stage in a new bilingual publication that looks beyond its colourful canopies and decorative forms to document the knowledge, labour and communities that have kept the craft alive. Titled Chandua: Canopies of Labour, the publication was launched by Odisha Craft Odyssey (OCO) during the valedictory session of its 2026…