The finest patterns of terracotta panels can be found in Bengal towns of Murshidabad, Birbhaum, Jessore, Hooghly and Digha. The theme is generally...
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Shanti Niketan, an Abode of Peace was founded by Maharishi Debendra Nath Tagore, father of the Nobel Laureate Sri Rabindranath Tagore, who laid...
The motifs of maheshwari sarees have been derived from the temple carving and the carving of the palace built by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. Rani lived...
The Kantha Embroidery is the predominantly the most popular form of embroidery practiced by the rural women. The traditional form of Kantha...
The Kalighat paintings were very popular form of art in the past. The popularity can be judged from the fact that they were they were replicated...
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Wood carving of temple chariots and palace entrances is one of the oldest traditional crafts that were practiced in Andhra Pradesh. Intricate work...
The silver filigree work along with the tribal jewelry of Orissa has been a specialty for ages. Cuttack is the main hub for filigree work or...
Kantha is the most popular embroidery of West Bengal done with folk motifs. Other embroideries include the chikan work, the zari work and Kashida...
Micro-calligraphy and painting on rice grain(s) is an old Indian tradition. This craft requires immense concentration, neatness of hand, and keen...
The artisans of Cane and bamboo crafts of Maharashtra make various decorative and utility items. Furniture for home, office and resorts are made....
