Folk Art For Sale WHAT's ON hit the Orissa Craft Carnival to hunt down the best buys

If you are looking for traditional handicraft items for your drawing room or handbags and pouches with unique patchworks, malls are definitely not the right place to go to.
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Head to Orissa Craft Carnival u2013 exhibition-cum-sale of exquisite handloom and handicraft items sponsored by the Government of Orissa.
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Most of the items available in this exhibition are from Orissa while a few are from other states like Gujarat.

Orissa is quite popular for traditional crafts.

You can check out elegant jewellery in silver filigree work of Cuttack, known for delicate artistry and great finish, Pattachitra, a form of unique craft, brass and bell metal ware, particularly vases and candle stands that are long lasting and tribal paintings in acrylic and other mediums.
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The multi-coloured stone statues, papier-mu00e2chu00e9 and terracotta figures coated with lacquer are also striking.

Plus, the prices won't pinch your pocket and almost every item is priced reasonably to fit into everybody's budget.u00a0