Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum

Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi was established on 22nd March 2018 under the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, Govt. of Odisha. It showcases the Handicraft & Handloom Craft traditions heritage of Odisha state. The heritage museum spreads around 12.68 acres of land, with awesome ambience. In addition, it comprises of 9 galleries. Apart from these facilities, such as the AV room, children play zone area, open air amphitheatre, workshop zone for Handicrafts and Handlooms also exists. 

The Museum is working with a vision to promote the existing Crafts as well as to revive the languishing crafts. It also seeks to position Odisha’s rich heritage in the global eye. The Skillful Craftsmanship of artisans take forward the vision of art and craft to certain level where Odisha has occupied a unique place, which attracts tourists across the country and abroad. 

This is the only organisation in the state that provides ample opportunity to intellectuals, students, research scholars to conduct research in this sector. It is popularly conceptualized as a “Living Museum” in as much as, the artefacts of all the crafts displayed in various galleries of the museum are still in practice by artisan and weaving communities inhabited across the state.

Mission
Our mission is to give people the chance to engage with the Handicrafts and Handlooms of Odisha in a bid to increase awareness and appreciation. Along with a focus on making the everyday museum experience dynamic and interesting we also hope to bridge the gap between craftsmen and consumers.