This is a craft research and documentation project by textile design students at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar. It is a B.Des semester project, guided by faculty, and part of the Craft Cluster initiative with the Ministry of Textiles. The document is for academic and craft documentation purposes, not a commercial publication.
This document is a craft research and documentation project titled 'Aithiya: The Woven Heritage of Nuapatna', prepared by textile design students at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar. It is part of the Craft Cluster initiative under the Ministry of Textiles, aimed at bridging academic learning with traditional handicraft heritage.
The opening sections include a certificate of authorship and originality, a preface explaining the Craft Cluster program, and acknowledgements to faculty and artisans. The document is guided by Assistant Professor Md. Abul Ala and coordinated by Ms. Ushasi Rudra, with field visits to Nuapatna.
The table of contents outlines two main chapters. The first chapter covers Odisha broadly, including its topography, architecture, culture, festivals, dance forms, art and crafts, and cuisines. The second chapter focuses on Nuapatna, detailing its history, weaving evolution, how to reach the place, landscapes, climate, demographics, communities, attires, cultural significance, festivals, and cuisines.
The document is illustrated with figures showing weaving processes, such as weaving on a loom and extra weft work. It is a student research project, not a commercial publication, and is intended for academic documentation and craft preservation.