Padma Phula Konark Stone Carving ikat belt Then these black white bandha

Then these black white bandha threads are set as the warp in a powerloom

This full body 'hyphen' ikat bandha saree is a special Nuapatna Khandua cotton

This mechanized process saves time and reduces the physical strain of traditional handloom weaving

Konark Stone Carving from Odisha has a GI tag

making it a treat to the beholders

Padma Phula Konark Stone Carving ikat belt Then these black white bandhaKonark Stone Carving from Odisha has a GI tag. This traditional art form, practiced for centuries, involves sculpting stone into artistic and utilitarian objects, often depicting mythological figures. The Konark Sun Temple, an example of this art, is located in Puri, Odisha. The process involves using tools like chisels and hammers to carve stone. Konark Stone Carving received the GI tag in 2008 with GI number 69.