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...

The art, culture, and heritage of the state of Gujarat rank as one of the richest and most fascinating in the country. The unique and diverse cultural heritage of Gujarat attracts several tourists all-round the year.  The city has witnessed several significant historical events. Gandhinagar, the state’s capital, and Ahmedabad, the largest city of the state abounds with historical art, architecture, and other references, and hence, are among the most frequently visited places.  Kutch Embroidery Being the signature art of the tribal community of Kutch District, this embroidery stands out as one of the most remarkable influences on the embroidery traditions of India. The women group of the district illustrate their brilliant craftsmanship in form of net embroidery using threads of silk. Cotton fabric is highly preferable; however, nowadays, Kutch embroidery is also crafted over silk and satin fabrics. Several kinds of stitches, such as double buttonhole, square chain, running sti...

Dugg Duggi   :   Dugg Duggi is a type of rattle, mainly for infants and babies to attract their eyes and develop their sense of hearing through the jingling sound it makes. It resembles the instrument  Damru  played by Lord Shiva, which is vigorously shaken left and right to produce the sound. Traditionally, it was made of wood and leather but nowadays paper is used. The paper is soaked in water to soften and then the core is formed which is later covered with paper and colour. A string is wrapped in the middle with two small balls tied at both ends. These balls, when shaken, hit the core to make the sound. Dolls : India has a huge variety of traditional dolls. They come in different shapes, colours, made up of different materials, and so on. Traditional dolls of India can be classified into four major categories.  Wooden Dolls:   Most of the traditional dolls are made of wood. Almost every nook and corner of the country has a variety of wooden dolls. Some ...

Sikki crafts have their origin from the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh of India. It is the art of making craft items out of Sikki grass which is considered to be auspicious by the natives of Bihar. These are weaved into various items like ornaments and certain daily used essential items. In earlier times, the qualifications of women in these areas were judged by the amount of knowledge and skills they had in making Sikki crafts. It is considered as one of the most beautiful arts made from beautiful golden grass which makes the crafts highly attractive.  The Sikki grass has a golden tint and grows in the marshy areas near water bodies during a particular season. The grass is cut and then dried in sunlight when it reaches a certain height.  How Are The Crafts Made?  The Sikki crafts are made with Sikki grass and along with it, other two kinds of grass called Khar and Munj are added. The sikki is coiled around the Munj, giving the craft its basic shape and then colors are...