Kunja Bihari Meher | |
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Born | 1928 (age 94–95) Bargarh district, Odisha, India |
Occupation(s) | Weaver Master craftsman |
Known for | Nata Sankirtana |
Awards | Padma Shri National Award for Handicrafts |
Kunja Bihari Meher 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 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]
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