Handmade Pipli Traditional Applique Work Blue Hand Bag

MRP Rs 244.00

Description

The village of Pipili is well known for its appliqué work. Appliqué comes from the French word appliquer, meaning "to put on". There are two variants to this technique: appliqué, where a fabric shape is sewn over a base layer, and reverse applique, wherein two layers of fabric are laid down, and a shape is subsequently cut out from the upper layer, exposing the lower layer, before both are stitched together.

Work: Pipli Applique
Heritage: Pipli Applique Work Of Odisha
Colour: Blue & Red

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About the Craft

This is Exclusive GI Product of Odisha.

The village of Pipli, situated between Puri and Bhubaneswar, is famous for commendable work. It is a product that has received Geographical Indication (GI) by the Government of India. The use of all these products is associated with the religious rituals of Lord Jagannath. So it can be concluded that this art form explains its origin for Jagannath Panth. Applique design elements are individually hand-stitched felt. Nowadays its use is more in domestic, decorative and festival products. Pipli items are mainly used during the rituals of the deities.