01Odisha / Palm leaf
Talapatra
On joined palm leaves, a fine engraved line becomes a world of trees, patterns and stories.
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From the engraved leaf to the painted cloth and the turned wooden form: our first chapter connects Odisha and Karnataka.
01Odisha / Palm leaf
On joined palm leaves, a fine engraved line becomes a world of trees, patterns and stories.
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02Odisha / Painted cloth
Painted narratives, deliberate outlines and elaborate borders carry Odisha's visual traditions forward.
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03Karnataka / Turned wood
Rounded forms and lustrous colour bring the skill of Karnataka's woodturners into everyday life.
Read the craft storyAn invitation to makers
We are beginning with artisans of Odisha and Karnataka. Tell us about your craft, your process and the work you want to share.