Shanti Niketan, an Abode of Peace was founded by Maharishi Debendra Nath Tagore, father of the Nobel Laureate Sri Rabindranath Tagore, who laid...
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The subtropical region of Asia, specially India, Bangladesh and China is most popular for Jute. Jute craft is most popular in this region and is...
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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The north-eastern region of India is richest as far as production and use of cane and bamboo and its products is concerned. The cane or bamboo is...
This art came to India with Usta artists from Iran brought here by the emperors. It flourished in the Mughal period in courts and palaces. In the...
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...
Raffia or mooj(as it is known as locally) is used in various style along with bamboo and cane to make variety of baskets, furniture, trays and...
Conch craft of West Bengal has a close significane to the rich culture of its state. The newly wed bride wears the bangles made out of conch for...
