Santosh Mohapatra
Appliqué artisan
2025
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Role:
Artisan
Santosh Mohapatra is a 33-year-old appliqué artisan based in Pipili, Puri district, Odisha. He began learning the craft at the age of 11 through family tradition. His work is primarily distributed through local markets and cooperative networks, reflecting a semi-structured production and sales system. His participation in fairs such as Toshali and Sisira Saras Mela indicates an engagement with state-supported platforms for craft circulation. His practice reflects the ongoing negotiation between traditional knowledge and contemporary market demands, shaped by infrastructural challenges and shifting economic conditions.
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