Bone and Shell
The main centre for the tortoise shell crafting is in Andhra Pradesh district of Vishakapatnam where chiefly trinket boxes are made in combination with bone. The shell surface of the box is covered...
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 the first on her wedding day. These bangles pass the...
This is an ancient and traditional craft form prevalent in India for ages. This craft is primarily practiced by the tribes of Santhals, Orans and Marijas. Since ivory craft has been banned the craft...
Ivory carving is the composition of Hindu and Islamic culture and art which makes it very secular in its appearance. Khagra and Jiagunj are the two main centers in the Murshidabad district....
After the ban on ivory the artisans moved on to carving artefacts in horn and bone. The articles made include handles for weapons, like swords and daggers, howdahs for riding on elephants, palanquins...
The large and beautiful shells found in abundance in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. are cleaned and polished before being used to make ashtrays, small boxes, bangles, table lamps, and jewellery. An...
A variety of ivory ware, both decorative and useful articles are manufactured. This includes elegantly and gracefully carved elephant tusks, small painted panels traditional chess-sets, boxes,...
This is practised mainly in Belgaum in Karnataka. The grain of the material and the variations in colours are used subtly while crafting the products. When heated and oiled, the horn becomes soft and...
Due to the ban on ivory craftspeople have shifted their skills in ivory carving to horn craft. Sarai Taran is a well-known centre for horn work cutlery handles, and engraved furniture.
Horn is a versatile raw material and artisans have shown keen sensitivity by using its grain and variations in colours to great advantage. When heated and oiled horn becomes soft and pliable. Bison...
Horn as a raw material that is available almost everywhere. Craftspersons use the grain of the material and the variations in colour to great advantage. Buffalo horn carving is carried out in...
