Pooja Thali Set Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work It is a product that

It is a product that has received Geographical Indication (GI) by the Government of India

aesthetic appeal

Miniature sculptures of deities intricately carved out of wood are also made using traditional techniques

Odisha Patchitra continues to thrive as a significant part of Odisha's rich cultural heritage

wall hanging

Pooja Thali Set Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work It is a product thatThis art has its unique identity as a hand painted beautification as a symbol of fortune and fertility. The art form is used to decorate floors and walls of the Puja room (place of worship) and entrance of homes and practiced by many communities of the region. The creation of Aipan involves several steps, starting with the preparation of the surface, which is usually cleaned and then coated with a mixture of geru (red ochre) to create a smooth and