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Born | 1928 (1928)
Bargarh district,
Odisha, India |
Died | 30 June 2008(2008-06-30) (aged 79–80)
Barapali, India |
Occupation(s) | Weaver Master craftsman |
Known for | Nata Sankirtana |
Awards |
Padma Shri National Award for Handicrafts |
Kunja Bihari Meher (1928 – 30 June 2008) was an Indian master craftsman and weaver from Odisha. [1] Born in the Bargarh district, [2] he is known for the Ikkat tradition ( tie and dye) of weaving, found in the Sambalpuri sarees of Odisha, [3] and is credited with the development of Sambalpuri handloom industry. [4] He was awarded the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri by the Government of India, in 1998. [5] He posthumously won the National Award for Handicrafts of the National Centre for Textile Design in 2009. [6] His son, Surendra Meher, is also a known weaver. [7] Meher died in Barapali on 30 June 2008. [8]
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Kunja Bihari Meher | |
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Born | 1928 (1928)
Bargarh district,
Odisha, India |
Died | 30 June 2008(2008-06-30) (aged 79–80)
Barapali, India |
Occupation(s) | Weaver Master craftsman |
Known for | Nata Sankirtana |
Awards |
Padma Shri National Award for Handicrafts |
Kunja Bihari Meher (1928 – 30 June 2008) was an Indian master craftsman and weaver from Odisha. [1] Born in the Bargarh district, [2] he is known for the Ikkat tradition ( tie and dye) of weaving, found in the Sambalpuri sarees of Odisha, [3] and is credited with the development of Sambalpuri handloom industry. [4] He was awarded the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri by the Government of India, in 1998. [5] He posthumously won the National Award for Handicrafts of the National Centre for Textile Design in 2009. [6] His son, Surendra Meher, is also a known weaver. [7] Meher died in Barapali on 30 June 2008. [8]
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