Odisha Crafts Museum (Kala Bhoomi)

Odisha Crafts Museum, known as Kala Bhoomi, is a state-run crafts museum located at Gandamunda, Pokhariput in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Inaugurated in March 2018 by the Government of Odisha, it is dedicated to the handlooms and handicrafts of the state. Spread over 12.68 acres, the museum houses dedicated galleries for terracotta, stone and wood craft, Pattachitra, applique, and traditional textiles, preserving and promoting Odisha's artisan heritage.

Visitors can expect a modern museum complex with two main blocks for handicrafts and handlooms, comprising eight galleries, open courtyards and an open-air amphitheatre. Galleries display live craft demonstrations, raw materials, tools, and finished products including Pattachitra paintings, Pipili applique, stone sculpture, wooden toys, terracotta, bell metal and textiles such as Sambalpuri, Bomkai and Ikat. The campus includes landscaped gardens, a souvenir shop and workshop areas where artisans demonstrate techniques.

Developed by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, Government of Odisha and inaugurated on 22 March 2018 by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Built to celebrate and document Odisha's craft history, the museum was established on 12.68 acres to preserve traditional knowledge, tools and techniques and to provide a platform for artisan communities.

Showcases the living craft traditions of Odisha including Pattachitra painting, Pipili applique, stone carving, wood craft, terracotta, bell metal, lacquer, and handloom textiles such as Sambalpuri, Bomkai and Kotpad. Serves as a centre for cultural education, artisan promotion and preservation of intangible heritage.