Manika Sahoo is an artisan from the Balipatna craft cluster of Bell Metal. She has never received any formal training in drawing or detailing; instead, Manika is a dedicated artisan who draws designs on thalis and other items. She has learned her craft over the years and mastered her artistic skills, adding a personal touch that makes her work unique and individual. She has been working for the last four years and expects to continue learning and expanding her artistic abilities through drawing skills.