In the earlier days clay toys were the main attraction but with the awareness amonst the artists they have also started…
Handmade Paper Making
In the previous time the handmade paper craft was mainly carried out by Muslims known as Kagzis or the paper – makers. These…
Kite Making
Kites are loved in India. And is not only a sport but is also used to mark a variety of occasions which also includes the changing of the…
Masks & Puppets of Orissa
Orissa has a history of folk theatre also known as jatra in local parlance. The characters of…
Masks of Assam
Masks are extensively worn in folk theatres and bhaonas, and the material used is terracotta, bamboo,…
Papier Mache & Plaster of Paris of Gujarat
Figures of gods and goddesses, toys, animals, birds and other decorative items are crafted with the …
Papier Mache of Bihar & Jharkhand
Paper mache is an age old craft of India and every state has its own specialty. Patna, Murhu,…
Papier Mache of Delhi
Papier mache is a highly evolved craft of Delhi producing decorative utility items like pen stands, paper weights, envelope boxes, and jewellery boxes.…
Papier Mache of Jammu & Kashmir
Paper mache is one of the most beautiful handicrafts of Kashmir. The construction of …
Papier Mache of Rajasthan
Waste paper and clay mixed together produces a beautiful and ethnic looking pulp known as paper mache. Toys from paper mache are…
Papier Mache of West Bengal
The artist of the Shantiniketan, Bolpur pioneered the papier mache craft and over the years there are a…
Papier Mache, Clay, Plaster of Paris of Madhya Pradesh
Artists at Gwalior craft attractive papier mache toys and at Ujjain artists make models of…
Sanjih/Hand Cutting of Paper for Rangoli
Sanjih is a ritualistic craft used in the worship of Lord Krishna. This craft…