#The local market in Konark has a variety of exquite handicrafts. Pata
paintings, stone carvings, terracotta, papiermache, lacquer ware, paddy corn-
crafts, bamboo articles as well as hand woven textiles and fabrics can be
picked up. Among all these articles stone carvings and appique work of Piple
(43 kilometers from Konark) are more popular.

** Carvings **

     #Mute stones are transfered into living expressions, the testimony of
which are found on the walls of the Konark temples. The    stone articles of
Konark are mystical and are blended with a superb fashion design. The
craftsmen, descendants of the rich heritage continue the age-old tradition
even today. The stone carvers with all imaginations create lively objects for
modern men.
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** Applique Work  **

     #One of the most important cottage industries encouraged by temple rituals
was the creation of applique work. Enormous applique canopies were
traditionally held aloft the venerated Lord Jagannath and his sister Subhadra
and brother Balabhadra of Puri during the Ratha Yatra. Applique work involves
cutting of colorful fabrics in the shape of flowers, birds and animals;
stitching them artistically on coloured cloth.
     Today small canopies are available for tourists. Also applique bags,
parasols and even sun-umbrellas at Pipli village (near Bhubaneswar) are
available.
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