Ecommerce platform KalaGhar works with artisans to adapt to trends and helps them find a market for their beautiful, timeless products. If you love handicrafts and art, Odisha is the place for you. From appliqué works of Pipili, intricately patterned pattachitra paintings, delicate silver filigree jewellery, horn work of Paralakhemundi, to the tribal dhokra figurines or the baskets....

KalaGhar was born with the simple idea of wanting to combine art and utility. We wanted to create products which would add value and beauty to the day to day life. At present we have an array of products on www.kalagharstore.com which speak the same philosophy. This Rakhsha Bandhan we decide to make Rakhis with the age old craft of Dhokra. Like one would remember from high school days, the lost wax casting technique Dhokra...

Threads are precious. Moreover when these threads carry rich heritage and art form, they become even more precious. With an objective to break the monotony of plastic and bring back the handcrafted Rakhi, KalaGhar, an online handicraft design store launched Dhokra Rakhis prior to this Rakshabandan. The use of Dhokra, which has made a mark since the prehistoric civilization of Harappa gives a rich heritage look to the Rakhis. More than 70 designs of Rakhis are available..

KalaGhar got featured in the July 2016 issue of Inside Outside magazine under Vibrant Vases. Delighted to share the pictures with you!