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Odisha to Equip 1,200 Artisans with Advanced Tool Kits to Boost Productivity

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 7, 202602 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to equip 1,200 artisans across 12 districts with advanced tool kits to improve productivity, quality and market access while helping traditional handicrafts adapt to changing consumer demands. The initiative, being implemented through the Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Limited (UTKALIKA), covers seven traditional craft sectors—Appliqué, wood, stone, horn, iron, terracotta and…

The Popular Pipli: Residency Programme Unravels Stories Behind Odisha’s Iconic Craft

Monalisa PatsaniSeptember 27, 2025September 28, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: Known across India for its vibrant appliqué work, the craft town of Pipili has long been synonymous with colourful canopies, chhatris, and banners that adorn Odisha’s temples and festivals. This centuries-old tradition, however, is more than just a decorative art — it is a living expression of cultural identity, shifting social dynamics, and community…

Centre Announces To Revive Historic Pipili Appliqué Industry

Bureau The News HashtagNovember 10, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Centre has taken a major step to revive the historic Pipili applique industry of Puri. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat informed about the steps taken to preserve Pipili applique works in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Puri MP Sambit Patra. The Union Minister wrote a letter to the…