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Judhistira Sahoo

Bell Metal Artisan

Artisan

2024

Judistira Sahoo, born in 1941, is an artisan from the Kantilo cluster. He started making bell metal objects at the age of 10. He has 5 sons and 3 daughters in his family. As part of the family legacy, all his sons and daughters work together at their workshop to continue the legacy of Bell Metal in their family. Judhistira Sahoo is known for his innovative new-age designs. Similarly, his passion and dedication in making Kansa were seen through his discipline in working for 12 hours every day during his practicing days.

Veteran Bell Metal artisan Judistira Sahoo from Kantilo, Odisha, crafting innovative Kansa metalware with his family, preserving generations of handcrafted Bell Metal craftsmanship and Odisha’s cultural heritage.

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