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Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum

To showcase the folk and tribal arts, artefacts and crafts of India

Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum

To showcase the folk and tribal arts, artefacts and crafts of India

The Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum, housed in the Odi Art Centre, is a significant cultural landmark in Odisha, showcasing an extensive collection of traditional art and craft forms from various tribal communities. It offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the state through its diverse array of indigenous artworks, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, pottery, and masks, reflecting the distinct customs and beliefs of the local tribes. The museum’s emphasis on preserving these art forms and facilitating cultural events and workshops makes it a valuable platform for both preserving and promoting the unique heritage of Odisha’s folk and tribal communities.

 

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF TRADITION

Step into a realm of artistic wonders. Our museum showcases a diverse collection of Odisha‘s traditional art, captivating tribal art, and a rare blend of traditional art forms of Odisha juxtaposed with the arts forms of India

Maluda Gallery (Gallery 1)

Pattachitra, the popular traditional art form of Odisha, includes traditional Anasar Patti, Thia Badhia, Sankhanavi Patta, miniature pattachitra on Palm leaf fan and more.

Shri krishna
Artist - Bijay Parida
21st century
Miniature painting on palm leaf
Raghurajpur, Puri
Size - 65x56 cm

Kalijai Gallery (Gallery 2)

It Showcases Ganjapa, a Card game with traditional paintings of Odisha, Palmleaf which features miniature engraving, Oshakothi painting, a traditional mural art from southern Odisha.

Oshakothi Painting
20th century
Raghurajpur Style
Natural color on cloth
Size - 70x82 cm

Jatia Gallery (Gallery 3)

It exhibits a rich tapestry of traditional art forms of India, Such as Gond, Bhil, Msdhubani, Rajasthan Miniature, Sanjhi art, Bengal Pattua and Others.

Madubani Painting
Artist - Baua Devi
21st century, Bihar
Acrylic On Canvas
Size - 73x53 cm

Ghantashilla Gallery (Gallery-4)

It presents an enchanting display of art from different countries, including African sculptures, Chinese Porcelain, and French glass art, from the rich collections of Amb. Abasar Beuria.

Food storage Pot and Tribal
Family etc. Africa, Wood

Chadhei Haga Gallery (Gallery 5)

It offers a cross-culture display of artworks from South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and others.

Ten Longevity 20 th century, North Korea Colour on paper Size - 294x168 cm

Solary Gallery (Gallery 6)

It features Brass and Dhokra artworks from Odisha and Chhattisgarh showcasing human artistry across ages.

Horse Rider
19th century
Chhatishgarh
Dhokra Brass
Size - 100x60 cm

Bhallery Gallery (Gallery-7)

It displays Soura and Santhal wall murals, along with Soura door panels and South Korean musical instruments.

Tribal Musical Instrument
20th century, South Korea
Pumpkin Engraving and Wood Carving
Size - 76x40 cm

Sanakuda Gallery (Gallery-8)

It includes rare traditional storytelling tribal door panels and wooden artworks from Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and other states.

Tribal Dance
19th Century, Koraput
Wood Carving, Door
Size - 84x89 cm

Kaliyugeswar Gallery (Gallery-9)

It captivates visitors with the display of Geeta Govinda Pheta, Maniabandha, Sambalpuri, Bomkhai, Kotpad, and Soura weaving textiles of Odisha.

Carpet
20th century
Afghanistan
Wool Thread
Size - 224x140 cm

Janhikuda Gallery (Gallery 10)

It Showcases the bright traditional Paddy crafts of Avatars made by tribes of Navrangpur, Odisha.

Kachhapa, Nrusingha,Baraha Avatara
Artist- Khagapati Munda
21st Century, Navarangapur
Paddy, Colour Thread, Bamboo, Mirror
Size - each 155x65x30 cm

Kankana Shikhari Gallery (Gallery-11)

It features unique wooden dolls, horn works, paper mache of Odisha, Jau Kandhei dolls of Balasore, and more.

Wooden dolls
Artist- Syamasundar Maharana
Bhubaneswar, Wood

Sambal Gallery (Gallery-12)

It presents colorful story-telling wooden panels of Hindu and Buddhist rituals with Exquisite carving in Odishan style.

Kanarpa Rath: Krishna surrounded by Gopis in form of a rath (Chariot)
20th century, Odisha
Wood carving
Size - 60x37 cm

Nalabana Gallery (Gallery-13)

It displays traditional Ravan Chhaya, the shadow puppetry of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, narrating stories of Ramayan.

Ravan Chhaya
21st Century
Andhrapradesh
Leather Puppet Art

Parikuda Gallery (Gallery-14)

It exhibits tribal dancing women made of "Kanchai" Sakhi Kandhei dolls, Paper collage works and others.

Mahisasurmardini
Artist: Sanjib Saha
21st Century, Kolkata
Paper Collage
Size: 305 x305 x120 cm

Rambha Gallery (Gallery-15)

Indian Mask and Mask with other contries.

19 th and 20 th Century
India, Srilanka, Mexico and Africa
Size: Varriable

Mangala Jodi Gallery (Gallery-16)

It showcase chiselled stone sculptures of ten-handed Durga, Krishna and arjuna on chariot, Mythological nav gunjar in ceramics and more.

Krishna and arjuna
Artist: Rabindra Maharana
21st Century, Odisha
Size: 31 x40 cm

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Embark on a cross-cultural adventure as we proudly exhibit rare traditional arts from around the world. Discover the captivating artistry of Africa, the mystique of Korea, the intricacies of Sri Lanka, and the enchantment of Bangladesh, and other countries. Immerse yourself in the beauty of diverse traditions

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A TESTIMONIAL OF EXCELLENCE
“The Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum is an exceptional collection of the highest quality of arts and crafts.”
Mr. Lalit Mansingh, Former Indian Ambassador to USA.


AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
“Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum filled me with unusual joy, happiness, and pleasure.”
Padma Bhusan Prof. Jogesh Chandra Pati, Maryland University, USA.

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The Odi Art Centre, which houses the Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum was inaugurated by Sh. Naveen Patnaik, Hon. Chief Minister of Odisha in 2017. The museum was built with financial assistance from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and the artifacts were partly sponsored by Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha.

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