Bhareva Shilp/Metal Craft of Madhya Pradesh
The metal craft of Madhya Pradesh in the Betul district is done by the filling method or the ancient cire-perdue process.…
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Festival Craft of Maharashtra
Gauri Puja is an important Hindu festival and is celebrated in all parts of Maharashtra. Decorative Gauri heads in traditional style made from brass are cast in Pune.…
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Garlands/Malas of Tamil Nadu
The garlands of Tamil Nadu are well known for their imaginative arrangement and juxtaposition of colours. This is a traditional craft. Arali buds and flowers are collected and woven into garlands for decorating deities in temples on festive and auspicious occasions.…
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Hammocks & Lamp Shade Making
Hammocks are made in Auroville. This is a non-traditional craft and young people who are good with their hands and willing to learn are involved.…
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Hill Craft of Mizoram
It is said that the hills of Mizoram are alive with the sound of music. This strong sense of music and song of the Mizos has manifested itself in locally made musical instruments.…
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Malar Shilp/Metal Craft of Chattisgarh
The Malars of Chattisgarh are found mainly in Sarguja; some of them are also found in Raipur. The metal-casting techniques used by Malars are similar to those used by the Jhatur (also called Malars) of Raigarh.…
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Nala/Paranda/Tassles of Punjab
Decorative, colourful strings, knotted together into a woman's braid or designed into hair buns, parandas form an important part of women' attires in Punjab.…
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Natural Dye Sources
The sources of natural dyes are flowers, berries, roots, rinds, wood, lichens, and the gall of plants which yield earthy colour tones of browns and buffs.…
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Pappu Making of Leh
Paboos, the local shoes are great protectors to feet from acute chill, frost bite and snow of this area. The paboos…
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Tribal Crafts of Nagaland
Over the years tribal craft form all over India has created an impact amongst foreign tourists. The Naga …
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