Padma Phula Konark Stone Carving ikat belt 'Bada' means big and 'phula'

'Bada' means big and 'phula' means flower in Odia

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Then these black white bandha threads are set as the warp in a powerloom

This mechanized process saves time and reduces the physical strain of traditional handloom weaving

Method of production of this fabric: The tie and dye or ‘bandha’ of labanga (cloves) motifs is done beforehand for hundreds of metres by two to three weavers together

Padma Phula Konark Stone Carving ikat belt 'Bada' means big and 'phula'Konark Stone Carving from Odisha has a GI tag. This traditional art form, practiced for centuries, involves sculpting stone into artistic and utilitarian objects, often depicting mythological figures. The Konark Sun Temple, an example of this art, is located in Puri, Odisha. The process involves using tools like chisels and hammers to carve stone. Konark Stone Carving received the GI tag in 2008 with GI number 69.