White Yellow Double Elephant Pipli Applique Letter Box

Pipli Applique Work has got the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag since 2008. This craft has been practised in Puri and Khurdha districts since centuries.

It is intricately linked to Lord Jagannath Temple and its rituals. Vibrant Chanduas (wall hangings), lampshades, purses, umbrellas, sling bags, bedsheets etc. are made using Pipli Applique Craft techniques.

A Pipli Applique Letter Box is a traditional, handcrafted wall hanging from Odisha, India, featuring vibrant patchwork, embroidery, and often mirror work (Chandua) on cotton or velvet fabric. Originating from the 12th-century village of Pipili, these functional art pieces feature motifs like flowers, birds, and animals with 3-6 pockets for holding letters, mail, or small