White Yellow Elephants Pipli Waterproof Umbrella fabric commonly used by the Santhal

commonly used by the Santhal tribe and in rural eastern India

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

The contrasting colors of this bottle green and red saree give it a most special look

enabling quicker production without compromising on design—unlike the more labor-intensive handloom method

The art in palm leaf is inscribed with a knife pen on rectangular cut

White Yellow Elephants Pipli Waterproof Umbrella fabric commonly used by the SanthalPipli Applique Work has got the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag since 2008. This craft has been practised in Puri and Khurdha districts since centuries. It is intricately linked to Lord Jagannath Temple and its rituals. Vibrant Chanduas (wall hangings), lampshades, purses, umbrellas, sling bags, bedsheets etc. are made using Pipli Applique Craft techniques.