Shekh Abdul Jahir is a 46-year-old appliqué artisan based in Pipili, Puri district, Odisha. He began learning the craft at the age of 19 through family-based training. His practice is primarily machine-assisted, working with fabric to produce appliqué objects for everyday and market contexts. His work reflects a shift toward efficiency and speed within contemporary production systems. Operating within local markets and cooperative networks, his practice continues to be shaped by material constraints, competition, and infrastructural challenges affecting the circulation of craft objects.