This is mainly practised in Thanjavur where painted wooden figures are decorated with broken or cut glass and further embellished with gold…
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Amritsar, in Punjab has a fine tradition in glass ware and the products made here are exported in large quantities. These products are mostly elegant utility items.…
Read Full DescriptionGlass Bead Craft of Gujarat
Popularly known as moti bharat, the bead work of Saurashtra is a ritual oriented craft and plays an important role in the life of women.…
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Tribals are extremely fond of jewellery and ornaments. Coloured beads are often strung together as simple necklaces and worn around the neck.…
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The technique of painting on glass in India originated in the second half of the 18th century, chiefly owing to the influence of Chinese artists…
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Ferozabad in Uttar Pradesh is synonymous with glass as the entire community is involved with this craft. Traditionally this town produced only glass bangles…
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Thewa is a craft practised by a few craftsmen who specialise in the art of fusing filigreed gold sheets on to glass. The craft of thewa is still practised by hereditary craftspersons…
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