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@article{205269,
        author = {Dr. Shraddha Kaje and Chinmayee Adnala},
        title = {Tarakasi: The Revival of Art, Craftsmanship, Culture, and Sustenance of Silver Filigree in Cuttack},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {5662-5667},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205269},
        abstract = {This study revitalizes the silver filigree “Tarakasi” arising from Cuttack Odisha, concerning its significance to artistic history and creativity. Tarakasi is an intricate design indigenous art where fine silver wire is woven into beautiful forms, which has been practiced for centuries and represents the culture, history, and heritage of the region. 
Tarakasi is rich in culture and ethnicity, yet there is considerable difficulty in it due to a lack of interest from the new generation, who trained under the vanishing master artisans, and with the decline of those master artisans, the threat of losing a unique craft comes into view. The purpose of this research writing is to present the ethnography of Tarakasi in Cuttack. comprehending the history and development of the craft and the socio-economic conditions of the artisan. This study describes careful approaches employed, life stories of the artisans, and the regional and artistic craft of Tarakasi. The observation and interview method has been adopted for data collection from the field. This study seeks to gather how contemporary society functions, the appeal and nature of Tarakasi, and demonstrate the need for maintaining their beauty and their role. In conclusion, the objective is to seek beauty in Tarakasi and endorse it to be recognized as part of the uniqueness of Odisha.},
        keywords = {artisan, art revitalization, craftsmanship, silver filigree, Tarakas,, traditional craft},
        month = {June},
        }