OUR HEAD ARTISANS

Mrs. Ushasi Rath

Ushasi Rath, a skilled artisan and entrepreneur from Bhubaneswar, leads “Utkalaa,” a brand known for eco-friendly Odisha Handicrafts. She empowers local artisans by promoting Odisha’s traditional art and ensuring fair recognition .  She also mentors others to preserve and promote Odisha's rich craft heritage.               

Mrs. Dipti Rani Behera

Dipti Rani Behera, a skilled Golden Grass artisan from Champapur, Jajpur, Odisha, carries forward the timeless craft tradition of her region with grace and precision. She creates eco-friendly baskets, trays, and decor while preserving and promoting this traditional art for future generations.

Mrs. Minati Bar

Minati Bar, a talented Jute Craft artisan from Kasipada village, Balasore, Odisha, creates eco-friendly items like baskets, bags, and mats. Her work preserves traditional techniques and supports the region’s cultural heritage and local economy through sustainable craftsmanship.

Mrs. Sanjukta Jena

Sanjukta Jena, a Jute Craft artisan from Udambar village, Balasore, creates elegant wall hangings, mats, flowers, Flower, Vase, and bags from Jute. Her work blends tradition with artistry, while she also mentors others to preserve and promote Odisha’s rich craft heritage.

Mrs. Pramila Das

Pramila Das, a Sabai Grass artisan from Naighati village, Balasore, has crafted eco-friendly items for over a decade. She trains local women and supporting livelihoods through her work featured in exhibitions and development programs.

Mrs. Baby Rani Jena

Baby Rani Jena, an expert appliqué artisan from Srirampur village, Balasore, trained in Pipili, has empowered over 50 rural women by sharing her intricate traditional skills and actively mentoring them in income-generating appliqué crafts.

Mrs. Kamala Bariki

Kamala Bariki, a skilled Pattachitra artist from Raghurajpur, Odisha, portrays epic tales and Jagannath culture in her work. As a leading woman artist, she preserves tradition while empowering others to embrace and revive this ancient art.

Mrs. Tilattoma Swain

Tilattoma Swain, a skilled Pattachitra artist from Raghurajpur, Odisha, is known for her intricate detailing and storytelling. As a respected woman artist, she preserves cultural heritage and inspires youth through workshops, exhibitions, and her art.

Mrs. Pushpalata Bariki

Pushpalata Bariki, a skilled Pattachitra artist from Raghurajpur, Odisha, upholds her family’s legacy through intricate detailing and mythological storytelling. As a woman artist, she preserves this heritage while mentoring future artisans.

Mrs. Sandhyarani Giri

Sandhyarani Giri is an emerging jute artisan from Basta in Balasore district, Odisha. Working with natural jute rope and fabric, she handcrafts functional décor and everyday accessories that celebrate earthy textures and quiet sustainability. 

Mrs. Saraswati Mohapatra

Saraswati Mohapatra hails from the village of Iswarpur in the Balasore district of Odisha. She comes from a modest background and took up the craft of stone sculpture early in life to support her family. She specializes in carving various types of stone crafts.

Mrs. Priyambada Mohanty

Priyambada Mohanty is a bamboo artisan from Balasore. She works across splitting, shaving, and fine weaving, combining traditional Odisha patterns with minimal, contemporary forms. Her collections include baskets, trays, organizers, planters, lamp shades, and festival décors.