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Raghurajpur: A living workshop of Handicraft Artisans threatened by modernity

Odisha News Insight Aug 2, 2018 0

In the rural heartland of Odisha resides a living workshop -- rich in art, craft and cultural heritage. Home to just 140 families, Raghurajpur is perhaps India's only village where every household is involved in producing handicrafts.…

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Odisha takes Pride in Stone and Wood Carvings Sculpture

Odisha News Insight Sep 16, 2015 0

By Srikanta Mohanty: The cultural history of Odisha has forever showcased the rich heritage of stone and wood carving works. Literally with an endless history, the craft has stayed here even several centuries before the birth of Christ. The…

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Odisha Minister directs to complete Raghurajpur Project

Odisha News Insight Sep 15, 2015 0

Bhubaneswar, Sep 15: Odisha Minister for Handloom, Textiles & Handicraft Snehangini Chhuria directed officials to complete Raghurajpur project by November 15, reviewing the work at a high-level meeting today. The minister visited there…

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Pattachitra of Raghurajpur goes back to 5 B.C.

Odisha News Insight Aug 11, 2015 0

By Srikanta Mohanty: Raghurajpur-the idyllic hamlet in the district of Puri- is the pride of Odisha as the heritage village of crafts. Home to excellent and rare crafts, such as Tussar paintings, engravings on palm leafs, wood and stone…