The Kantha Embroidery is the predominantly the most popular form of embroidery practiced by the rural women. The traditional form of Kantha...
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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 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...
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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Bamboo craft is an age old craft practiced extensively due to its great qualities. Haryanas mudas or the low stools are made from the locally...
This craft is found mainly at Sankheda where the local people craft Sagwan wood into smooth, rounded shapes which are put together in set designs...
In the previous time the handmade paper craft was mainly carried out by Muslims known as Kagzis or the paper makers. These craftsmen have their...
Lean type of porous clay sourced from the beds of tanks is used for jewelry. The clay is then dried in the sun, crushed and finally put in tubs of...
This work is traditionally done by the tribal. They use special type of clay and design to match their skills. Popular items are roof tiles and...
