Design Resource
Betel Nut Carvings - Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Handcrafted Objects
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral and Hariharasudan T.
Tools and Raw Materials
Tools and raw materials used for Betel Nut Carvings are as follows:
• Areca Nut: It is used to make the figurines.
• Emery Paper: It is used to smoothen the rough edges.
• Chisel: It is used to scrape the outer skin of the areca nut.
• Glue: It is used to stick the parts together.
• Paints: It is used to decorate idols or figurines.
• Plyboard: It is used as a support to keep the figurine.
