Question

Select the traditional handicraft of Odisha.

• A. Channapatna dolls
• B. Shola craft
• C. Bamboo craft
• D. Warli painting

Hint:

Shola craft from Odisha uses the soft core of a plant to make ceremonial and decorative art, especially for festivals and weddings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Shola craft, also known as "Sholapith craft," is a traditional handicraft practiced in Odisha and West Bengal. It uses the soft, white, milky core of the shola plant (a water plant) to create delicate decorative items. These are widely used for temple decorations, bridal headgear, and ritual ornaments in Odisha, especially during festivals like Durga Puja. Here's why other options are incorrect:
(A) Channapatna dolls: A traditional wooden toy craft from Karnataka, not Odisha.
(C) Bamboo craft: Practiced widely across India, especially in the Northeast, but not specific to Odisha.
(D) Warli painting: A tribal art form from Maharashtra. Hence, the correct answer is Shola craft, which is a significant part of Odisha’s traditional artistry.