A quest to revive some of the dying weaves of Odisha, particularly the Bomkai and the Dhalapathar.
Among the rare original weaves that Odisha was once famous for, the Bomkai is woven on a... more»
An experimental blend of tussar with desi organic khadi* cotton stylized with contemporary Kumbha borders, personifying the understated elegance.
*Khadi: A freedom movement, handspun on... more»
Contemporary interpretations of the classic Kumbha borders of Odisha in playful burst of colours. Kumbha literally means a pitcher. The reference is to the pot which emerged after the gods... more»
Odisha is the largest centre for the intricate, curvilinear designs of Ikat weavers with incredible potential for exploration in design. Reintroducing the traditional Taraballi and... more»
Weaving Odisha into the rest of India wherein blending Odia textiles into weaves and artforms of different regions.
Textured tussar saris woven in Odisha, travel all the way to Rajasthan to... more»
If you walk around any village in Odisha, you are bound to come across beautiful alpana (rangoli) made by women on mud walls with rice paste, using their hands as the paint brush. This is... more»
The weaver drew his inspiration of colours and patterns from the changing moods of clouds during sunset which reflected an interesting melange on the nearby river. He wove his thoughts... more»
‘Bhor’ meaning the first light, woven in subtle gradients of the early morning sun, exploring Odisha’s famed tussar Jala work.
Wild tussar silk is mostly cultivated and... more»