Shakuntala and Deer Pattachitra (Blouse Piece) handicraft The special saree worn by

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lampshades

brick red- geru (red ochre)

This soft ikat lungi with star parterns is a absolute delight

Shakuntala and Deer Pattachitra (Blouse Piece) handicraft The special saree worn byPatta chitra means painting on cloth patta. It has flourished in Odisha since earlier than 15th century. Earth, stone, and mineral colours are used for painting on patta or specialised canvas medium prepared organically for painting such as: vermillion red hingula (cinnabar); brick red geru (red ochre); yellow hartala (orpiment); white sankh (conch shell); black lamp black; gum resin kaintha plant etc. Here is the pattachitra painting of Shakuntala