Orissa ,Bhubhaneshwar from my camera

some of my family members are settled in Bhubaneshwar and every year when I was india I used to make a trip for darshan of Lord Janganath.After coming to usa last year we attended Jaganath Rath yatra in Baltimore and Washington dc and Newyork City and Minneapolis...I am really glad to share my travel pics with u all and my first vsit to konark temple and Dauli ,Puri jaganath and also Pipli Village where we stopped by and I purchased lot of pipli art work.

Arts & Crafts of India # 6: Pipli Applique Work

Pipli Applique & Patchwork from Orissa is a traditional handicraft in which colourful patches of fabric cut in the form of decorative motifs and animals are super imposed on other contrasting fabrics and sewn in.Absolutely love these vibrant giant umbrellas which are usually made during the festive occasion of the 'Rath Jatra' or Festival of Chariot in Puri.
These can be used as beach umbrellas or parasols in your balconies & gardens.

Love the interesting patchwork with mirrors.Bring in some Pipli Work into your homes in the form of wall hangings, cushion covers and these amazing lampshades.

Can almost visualised these lampshades brightening up an outdoor party with their colourful hues...

( images from kraftmenz.com, dristeehaat.com)