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 |
| Occupations | 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 fromOdisha.[1] Born in theBargarh district,[2] he is known for theIkkat tradition (tie and dye) of weaving, found in theSambalpuri sarees of Odisha,[3] and is credited with the development of Sambalpurihandloom industry.[4] He was awarded the fourth highest civilian award of thePadma 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 inBarapali on 30 June 2008.[8]
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