If the cultural heritage of a country is revealed by its arts and crafts then India is for sure very rich. In the Indian sub content itself the formidable maritime empire of Orissa with its ethnic past is enchanting. The talented craftsmen are versatile as well as varied. The diversity of the skills men has been carrying of with the age-old tradition of different forms of art and craft. With the passage of time the artists have successfully retained the indigenousness of their skills and at the same time have refined them. The fusion of the carrying on with the legacy as with as developing their art forms makes them as the perfect example of amalgamation of trend and tradition.

The beauty reflected in arts and crafts is combined with that of nature. The flora and fauna are fantastic. Most of the places command a panoramic view of nature. The calm serenity can be experienced along with the majesty of nature. The picturesque waterfalls at the Pradhanpat hills are worth a visit. The nature lovers can enjoy the wildlife at the Ushakothi sanctuary besides the famous brackish water lake at Chilka.

The combination of the simplicity and serenity of nature is parallel by the beauty of the inimitable and incomparable arts and crafts of the land. You are welcome to enjoy both

BLOCK PRINTING
Close to Jaipur is the small township of Sanganer, the name synonymous today with the finest block printed cottons. Some of the ‘Sanganeri chipas’ have moved to Jaipur and their colourful printed creations are widely available.
 

STONE CARVING
Rajasthan is not merely famous for the valorous deeds and heroic sacrifices of its warriors but also for its splendid architectural monuments made of stone. Temples, forts and palaces are glorious achievements of the craftsmen that have few rivals.
 

PAINTINGS
Paintings of Rajasthan- miniature and folk are known all over the world for treatment and composition, colour scheme and subjecting. The purpose of Rajasthani paintings is pleasure. Hence, women have been given prominence in all the artists’ creations. Folk paintings have also developed side by side. Use of vibrant colours, bold lines, two dimensional treatment of figures and entire composition distributed in compartments are some of the unique features of these paintings, popularly known as ‘phad’ paintings.