Khetra Mohan Mahapatra is a 58-year-old appliqué artisan based in Pipili, Puri district, Odisha. He began learning the craft at the age of 20 within a family tradition. His practice operates across multiple channels, including local markets, cooperatives, and intermediary networks, reflecting a more layered engagement with the craft economy. Despite this wider circulation, his work continues to be shaped by recurring challenges such as raw material shortages, market competition, and declining generational interest. His participation in fairs like Sisira Saras Mela situates his practice within broader craft networks.