Orissa Applique Work - Wall Hanging. This famous applique craft hails from Orissa and reached its peak in the 11th century AD, under the patronage of the king and nobility. A craft that originated as a temple art now finds application in a wide range of household, decorative and ceremonial products. The appliqué items are mainly used during processions of the deities in their various ritual outings. The motifs used consist of stylized representations of flora and fauna as well as a few mythical figures. Craftsmen use straight stitch, blind stitch, satin stitch or buttonhole stitch for attaching the pieces of cloth.