Barkas in Hyderabad has lot of artisans working on the date palm leaf craft. These artists make beautiful bags and baskets and many more items....
Rabindra Behera
Rabindra Behera, 42 years has been doing patta chitra and palm leaf engraving since 1983.Learnt this art form from the govt institution. Received the state award in 2003 and national merit in 2007. Works mainly on tussar silk and patti(palm leaf). Has been to exhibitions at Delhi, West Bengal, Bangalore, Chennai and local fairs in Orissa.
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