Pipli village is known for designing beautiful Applique handicrafts, located at 36 kilometers from Puri and 18 kilometers from Bhubaneswar. Variety of handicrafts is made here in six styles -‘Bakhia’, ‘Taropa’, ‘Ganthi’, ‘Chikana’, Button Hole and ‘Ruching’ by artisans such as puppets, handbags, wall hangings, purses, cushion covers, bedspreads, lampshades, pillow covers, table cloths, lanterns, etc. The craft, locally called Chandua, is used to adorn the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings during the annual Ratha Yatra.