A Woman Artist Displaying Lampshed. Editorial Image

Appliqué work in Orissa also originated as a temple art. Coloured cloth, after being cut and shaped into the forms of birds, animals, flowers, leaves, and other decorative motifs is stitched onto a cloth piece designed as a wall hanging, garden or beach umbrella, a lamp shade and other utility items. Since the past decade or so, saris and household linen in appliqué work are also being produced in increasing numbers.