Design Resource
Golden Grass Craft - Puri, Orissa
Golden Grass Craft
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S. and Aakash Sharma
Products
Earlier, women of Gop used to make utility products (baskets and containers), 2D-3D figures of Gods, Goddesses (for religious purpose) Birds and Animals. But now they are making dissimilar variety of serviceable as well as ornamental products according to the demand of the present market. Utilitarian products they make different types of traditional containers and boxes for their household purpose like, big containers with a cap to store food grains, trays for fresh fruits, and beautiful small boxes with caps to keep jewelry, Dry fruits, etc. Various other products like Mobile cases, Masks, Mirror frames, Table mats, Pencil boxes, Hand-held fans, Colorful bowls, Jewelry Boxes, Bangles, Toys, Pen stands, Paper Weights and 3-D figures that containers of all types and sizes.
These artisans make beautiful utility products from centuries, now they are aware of the choice of the customers and are trying to make different products according to demand of the market with respect to design and shapes. Golden grass craft has a variable price range from INR.15 to INR.500 depending on the intricacy and the size of the product. If they participate in any craft fair or exhibition, they get a fair amount of orders for the products they are making. So, many women in Gop started golden grass craft making it a full-time occupation. This craft is a source of livelihood for them. Technological changes since the artisan use only 1-2 simple tools for their work, they do not need any change in technology or process.
