Ivory, Horn & Bone of Uttar Pradesh

Horn is a versatile raw material and artisans have shown keen sensitivity by using its grain and variations in colours to great advantage. When...

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...

The large and beautiful shells found in abundance in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. are cleaned and polished before being used to make ashtrays...