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Artisan Stories

A vibrant space for inspiring stories of artisans who are passionately keeping our heritage crafts alive through creativity and empowerment!

Amiyo's Story : When Coir and Courage intertwined

“I feel so happy when I can pay for my child’s school fees on my own, or when he asks me to make him an elephant toy to play with,” says Binapani Sahoo.

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Mastering the Unconventional: Himanshu Pandia's Dual Artistry in Bonsai and Gourd

Himanshu Shekhar Pandia is a visionary artist and master craftsman who holds a unique honor: he is the only artist to have introduced two entirely new art forms to his state in his lifetime.

The Power of Women Coming Together—The Palm Leaf Story

During a random visit to Puri, she wandered into a fair where women from a self-help group were selling Talapatachitra, or Palm Leaf Paintings. Their hands moved with effortless grace as they etched delicate patterns on dried leaves. Binapani watched, amazed. “If they can do this,” she whispered to herself, “maybe I can too.”

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