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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The finest patterns of terracotta panels can be found in Bengal towns of Murshidabad, Birbhaum, Jessore, Hooghly and Digha. The theme is generally...
Ganjifa is a very popular word and apart form India it is commonly known in Nepal, Arab countries, Turkey and Iran. Ganjifa signifies games...
Shanti Niketan, an Abode of Peace was founded by Maharishi Debendra Nath Tagore, father of the Nobel Laureate Sri Rabindranath Tagore, who laid...
The Kantha Embroidery is the predominantly the most popular form of embroidery practiced by the rural women. The traditional form of Kantha...
Popular Crafts
Jamdani was primarily a dress material for women and men but in contemporary lifestyle we find them in the form of saris with a great variety of...
Pearl jewellery in Andhra Pradesh is found chiefly in the Masulipatnam region and, to a lesser extent, in the old city of Hyderabad. A variety of...
Leather animals of Madhya Pradesh are famous and beautifully crafted. The artist first prepares the frame work with the use of iron wire and...
Indian Black Pottery is made at Nizamad in Azamgarh district. The products made include Vases, Cups and Saucers, Water Jugs, Plates, Jars, and...
Votive terracotta figures are found widely in the districts of Bastar, Jhabua, Sarguja, Raigarh, and Mandla. Clay icons are placed on the borders...
