where the wax model is lost during the casting process
Tangliya Dupatta received the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate in 19th March 2009 for its unique and traditional shawl craftsmanship
spun into fine threads
skilled artisans use various specialized tools like hammers
It was during the construction of the sacrosanct Lord Swaminathanawamy Temple at Swamimalai that the sthapatis found the alluvial soil on the banks of the Cauvery River to be perfect for making moulds for bronze idols
Printed White With Blue Odisha Ikkat Bagh Hand Block Printing Blue & White Saree where the wax model isKhandua Facts from GI (Geographical Indications) Document: Origin of Khandua traces back to 12th Century AD and it is closely associated with Lord Jagannath Temple rituals at Puri, Odisha. Khandua is the Weave of the single largest cluster in Odisha at Nuapatna. Here, 10,000 weavers are present with approximately 6000 looms. The Weaves varieties are Nabarangi, Tarabali, Gitagobinda Bastra etc. Common Motifs are Star, temple, conch, rudrakshya, fish,