Cuttack Silver Filigree
Cuttack Sadar, Cuttack
About this place
Cuttack is globally renowned for its silver filigree craft, locally known as Tarakasi. Dating back over 500 years, this exquisite art form involves rolling fine silver wires into intricate floral, animal, and decorative patterns. The workshops in Nayasarak and Balu Bazar serve as the primary hubs where master craftsmen create delicate jewelry, decorative pieces, and massive silver backdrops (Chandi Medha) used during Durga Puja.
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