Exploring India and discovering its handicraft culture is like opening the door to the cave of wonders with incredible handmade items. We bring you some of these traditional handicrafts, let’s learn their origins, and find out where to source these from.
Though not restricted to Jaipur, these lac bangles found their popularity in Jaipur during the reign of Maharaja Jay Singh. After the craft was patronised by the royal court, the original craftsmen, who were from Uttar Pradesh, moved to Jaipur where their craft flourished.
This central Asian technique flourished in Lucknow as it became popular amongst the affluent classes of the society. This fine and intricate style of embroidery took a lot of time, effort, and skill. And those who were skilled in this artform had influential patrons who regularly commissioned these items.
These silk carpets are woven in Kashmir by hand, by tying several intricate knots on the warp strands. It’s a painstakingly long process, and the more knots, the higher the price of the carpet.
These silk carpets are woven in Kashmir by hand, by tying several intricate knots on the warp strands. It’s a painstakingly long process, and the more knots, the higher the price of the carpet.
Dhokra art has its roots in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Tribal communities from Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal also practice this art form. These are handcrafted figurines made out of copper and bronze-based alloys, using the lost wax technique.
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