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A curatorial residency programme in collaboration between MGM Foundation and BEADS

17/05/2026

A moment of sharing Odisha’s craft heritage.

OCO Advisory Board member Charudutta Panigrahi presenting the OCO book on bell metal- ‘ Kansa: Forging Traditions, Shaping Futures’ to Hon'ble Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.

15/05/2026

Research, documentation, and conversations in Puri.

Day 2 of OCO Fellow Raj Maurya’s field visit focused on archival study, artisan interactions, and observing the traditional making processes behind the Rath Yatra chariots.

13/05/2026

A day of learning, conversations, and craft exploration!

In collaboration with FLAME University, the Appliqué workshop at BEADS brought together students and researchers to engage with Odisha’s living craft traditions through dialogue, field visits, and hands-on learning.

From the artisan clusters of Pipili to discussions on Chandua craft, the session explored the stories, skills, and cultural legacy woven into every stitch.

05/05/2026

Stories of craft are carried by its makers.
On Day 2 in Sadeibereni, our team met artisans like Hemanta Majhi, whose journey reflects years of practice, learning, and adapting Dhokra casting for today’s world.

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03/05/2026

As part of the OCO Fellowship Programme, undertook a focused field visit to Puri.

The documentation examined appliqué within its ritual context—capturing its visual presence, ceremonial function, and continued relevance through interactions with artisans.

An exploration of how craft, ritual, and public life remain deeply interconnected.

01/05/2026

What we know is often only part of the story.
In Dhenkanal, OCO’s field notes uncover the lesser-known shifts behind Dhokra casting — from recognised hubs to the communities where the craft continues today.

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27/04/2026

The groundwork for a new craft residency starts here.

The OCO team is in Dhenkanal for a Dhokra recce, exploring sites and shaping what comes next.

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22/04/2026

At Hasta Shilpa Odisha 2026, part of Odisha Parba 2026, OCO joined a powerful dialogue on the future of crafts—where tradition, innovation, and sustainability met.

The presentation of the Kansa Book marked a moment of recognition for Odisha’s living craft heritage.

17/04/2026

A meaningful exchange of ideas and craft.
OCO Advisory Board member Mr. Charudutta Panigrahi presents Kansa: Forging Traditions, Shaping Futures to noted designer and curator Mr. Rajeev Sethi—a celebration of legacy, material, and makers.

14/04/2026

Memory Lane | Field Trip 01

Back in December 2025, our fellows visited the appliqué craft clusters of Butupali, Sahajpal, and Aanithapali in Boudh, engaging closely with artisans through conversations, observations, and shared time.

These visits brought deeper context to their field research and the lived realities of everyday craft practice.

11/04/2026

A glimpse into our evolving journey!

Thank you for being part of every milestone and stay tuned for the next chapter.

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