Arts Of India

The crafts of India are diverse and depict rich history, culture, religion, and civilization. The craft of the different states of  India  reflect the influence of different cultural patterns and hold a strong story behind its origin. For over decades, crafts have been rooted as a symbol of culture and tradition within different communities of India. Different types of Indian Traditional Crafts Each state of our incredible India showcases its own unique charm. When it comes to handicrafts, the exquisite and glorious craftsmanship leaves us mesmerized. Here is a list of traditional Indian crafts that have defined refinement since time immemorial. Bamboo Craft Work :  Bamboo Craft is one of the oldest crafts better-known in India. It’s unanimously practiced in different regions throughout India. Indian artisans craft beautiful decorative pieces from bamboo. Other bamboo products range widely from boxes, chairs, teapots, baskets, handbags, etc. Throughout the years bamboo cr...

Hailing from the state of Gujarat, Mata Ni Pachedi art literally means " behind the Mother Goddess ". This textile-painting artform generally depicts images of the temple of the Mother Goddess on cloth. Due to its similarity with the  Kalamkari  art of South India, Mata Ni Pachedi art is also known as  Kalamkari of Gujarat.  History of Mata Ni Pachedi Art  The origin of this art brings out one of the social evils of Indian society when the people from the  nomadic Vaghari tribal community  were denied entry to the temples. So they constructed their own shrines and painted the depiction of Mother Goddess on clothes and started worshipping them. That's why this art form is also considered sacred art. The Pachedi is also used as the canopy of the shrines and the paintings exhibit different forms of the Mother Goddess, flora, fauna, and narratives of folktales and mythology with Mother Goddess at the centre. About the Art  These traditional temple han...

Paintings of West Bengal Patachitra Painting One of the most magnificent cultural heritages of West Bengal is the Patachitra painting. Naya village of Paschim Medinipur area shelters approximately 250 Patuas or chitrakars, who specialize in the art of Patachitra. Innovative aspects such as  Durga Pat, Chalchitra, Kalighat Patachitra, Medinipur Patachitra,  and so on are peculiar to West Bengal.  Different regions of Bengal expertise in the creation of different colours and designs of Patachitra painting. For instance, Patachitra art of Purulia specializes in the shade of burnt sienna covered with white and yellow patches. The scrolls of the pots of Bankura, Birbhum, and Burdwan are especially known for their bright red background, whereas the scrolls of Hooghly prefer a dark brown shade. Chalchitra A part of Bengal Patachitra represents the Chalchitra art, which is also known as the  Debi Chal  or  Durga Chala . The Chalchitra art generally adorns the backg...

  Crafts, a temple of inheritance value, are the stories and mastery passed through generations that offer colourfully visualized narrations. The sustainability and feasibility of the crafts sector have become a stipulation, particularly in an age of rapid communication, urbanization, and global change. The outlook of Indian crafts portrays many descriptions and shades of meaning that reflect interactions with socio-economic, cultural, and religious forces. The crafts manifest themselves in the pervasive household products crafted with originality from local materials, skills, and labours. The Origin of Crafts in India The art of crafting is deeply embedded in the lap of Indian history and heritage. It was around 5,000 BC when the tradition of handmade crafts used to orbit around religion. Around 3,000 BC, during the Indus-Valley civilization, several forms of arts and crafts were initiated, which can be found in museums and art centres today. The Vedic Age experienced a significan...