Thursday 20 April 2017

Toshali Crafts Mela - Bhubaneswar

Toshali crafts mela happens in Bhubaneswar during the month of December. Artists and craftsmen from all states of India are invited to participate in the event every year. I have visited the mela from 2014.

Photos from Toshali crafts mela 2014:

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Few pics taken at the Festival are as follows.

Decorations at the mela...


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Bronze/ Brass art (Dhokra) - A magic in metals...

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Artists present over there to show how the bronze/brass ornaments are prepared.

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Chandua (Applique) art...

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Pattachitra (PalmLeaf/Cloth Painting) art...

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Sabaai Ghasa (A type of grass) work...

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Nadia Kata (Coconut Coir) work...

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Handloom work...

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[Yet to be completed]



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