Odisha Craft Odyssey brings Pipli’s appliqué legacy to life at Lalit Kala Akademi.
Experience Pipli’s appliqué as a canvas of tradition, memory, and identity at Lalit Kala Akademi.
Months of research are now unfolding into an exhibition for all to experience.
Inviting the artisans who keep the appliqué craft alive.
Documenting the rhythm and repetition of Pipili’s stitches.
From workshops to conversations on production.
A presentation that turned into a celebration of trust and knowledge.
Stories of Craft, Community, and Change.
Preparing materials that bring the event closer.
Exploring Pipili for more than just a venue.
Conversations with author Debi Prasanna Nanda and community leader Seba Prakash Mohapatra.
A closer look at Odisha’s textile landscape and its link to craft practices.
Resident Rhea meets artisans to discuss the upcoming event.
Artisans share their craft, struggles, and spirit with the residents.
Documenting consent forms and gathering traditional motifs for the residency archive.
Creating sample prints for production and design exploration.
Resident Madhulika explores the wisdom and stories of Sashidei and Narsingh Mohapatra.
Searching for Chandua’s timeless frames.
Exploring embroidery as a path to innovation and renewal.
Stories of Chandua through the hands of elderly artisans.
Discovering Pipili Chandua’s Living Heritage.
A journey through Konark and Puri to uncover the craft’s oldest treasures.
Discovering stories, skills, and heritage stitched into every creation.
Residents present the first ten days of research to the Curator.
Residents connect with Women Self-Help Groups to understand the present-day appliqué craft and its future.
A journey through villages of craft, culture, and community.
Discovering traditions and inspiration at the State Tribal Museum and Craft Museum.
Residents connect with artisans to discover the roots of tradition and the stories behind the stitches.
Curator Sibdas shares stories of craft, collaboration, and community with the residents.
An unfolding of stories in colour, cloth, and conversation.
Beginning the journey through living appliqué traditions.
A new journey of craft, culture, and collaboration begins in Bhubaneswar.
The curatorial team went through all applications and finalised the participant list for the 2025 OCO Residency Programme.
