16/05/2026
Pattachitra craft of Odisha - Hand painted Pattachitra Saree with ‘Shringar Rasa’ theme.
Shringar Ras is one of the Navarasas (nine emotions) mentioned in the Natyashastra, and often seen in the Odissi classical dance. It originates from the concept of decoration, adornment, and beautification to please and attract the beloved.
Here in this saree, figurines of women preparing for a meeting, have been depicted through intricate, detailed hand-painting on the pallu and border of the saree.
This saree has been hand-painted by the women artisans from Puri district of Odisha.
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