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Craft Name: Ganjam Fish Craft

Region: Ganjam, Odisha

CRAFT
HISTORY

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE:

  • Represents Odisha’s coastal and marine cultural identity through stylised fish forms.
  • Often handmade using papier-mâché or carved wood with fine detailing.
  • Painted in bright Odisha folk-art colours and patterns.
  • Combines decorative appeal with traditional storytelling and symbolism.

Received a
GI tag in 2023

COLOURS

  • Red, yellow, blue, black, white

How much time does it take to make a product, and how many artisans are involved in the process?
Takes 1–2 days; usually made by a single artisan.

MOTIFS

  • Scales, waves, dotted borders, stylised eyes

RAW MATERIAL

  • Wood / papier-mâché
  • Natural or acrylic colours
  • Lacquer / varnish

CRAFT MAKING PROCESS

The_Art_of

HOW TO IDENTIFY GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC CRAFT

  • Hand-painted detailing
  • Traditional Odisha folk colour palette
  • Lightweight and handcrafted form