Gangadhar Sahoo
Bell Metal Artisan
Artisan
Balipatna, Odisha

Gangadhar Sahoo, born in 1970, Balipatna, specialized in intricate designs on Kansa objects. Initially a Kansari who crafted the objects, he later transitioned to focus on the final detailing of Kansa craft. Despite lacking formal training in art or design, Gangadhar's drawing skills have developed over time with precision and excellence. As he describes it, his hands are the tools, and his brain directs the creation of fine lines. In his art, he incorporates motifs like birds, fish, and flowers. As an artisan dedicated to the detailing phase, he employs specific tools, such as Samdani and Golonei, as part of his crafting process.
Bell Metal artisan Gangadhar Sahoo from Balipatna, Odisha, creating intricate handcrafted Kansa engravings with traditional bird, fish, and floral motifs, preserving Odisha’s Bell Metal artistry and decorative craftsmanship.