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A vibrant display of traditional Odia handicrafts at Odisha Parba, a cultural festival held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The exhibition highlights the rich artistic heritage of Odisha, featuring some of the state's most celebrated craft traditions, including the world-famous Pipli Applique Work (Chandua). The stall is adorned with colorful handmade creations crafted using the traditional applique technique, where pieces of brightly colored fabric are carefully stitched onto a base cloth to create intricate decorative designs. Large wall hangings, ceremonial textiles, lanterns, handbags, and festive umbrellas display iconic Odishan motifs such as Lord Jagannath, elephants, peacocks, parrots, the sun, and the moon. Also featured is Odisha Filigree (Tarakasi), the renowned si