Assamese jewellery include the, jon biri, lokaparo, thuriya, jethi poti, doog doogi bana, , gaam kharu, keru, gal pata,…
Glass Beads of Arunachal
Tribals are extremely fond of jewellery and ornaments. Coloured beads are often strung together as simple necklaces and worn around the neck.…
Jewellery of Punjab
Women every where are known for their passion for ornaments. Hindu and Muslim women in Punjab fancy a silver chain of five…
Jewellery of Orissa
The silver filigree work along with the tribal jewelry of Orissa has been a specialty for ages. Cuttack is the main hub for filigree work or…
Jewellery of Madhya Pradesh
All time favorite lac jewellery is famous at Rewa and Indore. Goldsmiths make chokers, bead chains, ear rings and hair ornaments in…
Jewellery of Haryana
Jewellery crafted in silver, bone and lac is very popular in Haryana. Designs in folk jewellery have been traditional and have followed…
Jewellery of Maharashtra
Every ornament made in the traditional style has a local name. Gathla and Putalimal are the gold coins strung together to form a…
Jewellery of Goa
Silver lac-combs, with the central flower designs set with a red gemstone, are extremely popular with the women of Goa.…
Jewellery of Andhra
Glass bangles and beads of Papanaidupet in Chittor are beautifully made by the local artists in almost all the colorful shades. Gold…
Jewellery of Himachal
The womenfolk of the mountains adorned with silver ornaments is a common site in the hills of Himachal. The silversmiths or…
Jewellery of Manipur
Manipur is known for its gold and gold-plated jewellery. Beautifully designed old jewellery can be seen on display in the state museum.…
Lac Jewellery of Rajasthan
Lac jewellery set with glass chatons is a popular item in Rajasthan and Jaipur city is the big centre for it. Bangles are considered very…
Jewellery of West Bengal
Gold, precious stones, silver, brass and zinc alloys are the main metals used in the making of jewellery in…
Patwa/Thread & Bead Craft of Rajasthan
This is a tribal craft which has a unique beauty in it self. The craftsperson’s of patwa tribes string the glass beads in the threads and…
Pearl Jewellery of Andhra
In Tamil Nadu, jewellery is worn as a tradition and everyone is seen wearing some ornament or the oter. The ancient jewellery…
Jewellery of Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu jewellery has been traditionally worn and it is a rare person who will be seen without some ornament.…
Jewellery of Jammu & Kashmir
he craftsmen of Jammu and Kashmir have over the years excelled in the art of making jewellery with stones, gold and silver. They…
Jewellery of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is famous especially for silver ornaments. Each part of Rajasthan is known for its own distinct style of silver jewellery. The…
Jewellery of Gujarat
Of the many forms of jewellery made in Gujarat, agate, silver and bead jewellery are among the most common. Ornaments such as…
Minakari/Enamelling
Minakars belong to the Sonar or Soni caste of Kshatriyas and identify themselves with the name of Minakar or Verma. This is a…
Silver Filigree Work
Minakars belong to the Sonar or Soni caste of Kshatriyas and identify themselves with the name of Minakar or Verma. This is a…
Thewa/Gold Filigree on Glass
Thewa is a craft practised by a few craftsmen who specialise in the art of fusing filigreed gold sheets on to glass.…
Glass 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.…
Agate Stone Craft
The existence of Agate mines at Ratnapur and Rajpipla date back to A.D. 77. Cambay is best known for shaping agate stones…
Jewellery of Karnataka
A striking piece of jewellery worn in Karnataka is called the tulunad, which is a cast-brass two-part belt, having its top edged with…
Lac Jewellery of Bihar
Lac is collected from forest and very commonly used for costume jewellery. In northern Bihar about one hundre…
Jewellery of Delhi
Silver ware is made in Dariba in Chandni Chowk. Household utensils in every form and designs, plain as well as ornamental, are available here.…
Jewellery of Meghalaya
The khasis and jaintias of Meghalaya are fond of Gold jewellery and coral bead necklaces. The thick string of red coral beads worn by…
Jewellery of Sikkim
Jewelley in Sikkim is made in silver and gold, but the really famous product is the bangle made of seven…
Jewellery of Tripura
In Tripura different regions of the state specialise in producing different tribal ornaments, depending on the ethnic character of the population.…
Jewellery of Bihar & Jharkhand
Tribals wear a variety of jewellery made from natural resources and also from bell-metal and brass, especially anklets and bracelets.…
Cane & Bamboo Ornaments
The north-eastern region of India is richest as far as production and use of cane and bamboo and its products is concerned. The…
Terracotta Jewellery
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…
Shell Craft of West Bengal
Conch craft of West Bengal has a close significane to the rich culture of its state. The newly wed bride…
Hill Crafts of Darjeeling
The state of tea gardens has Lepchas as their true inhabitants. People from Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet, Bhutan…