Indian handicraftsIn ancient India people lived in colonies
called tribals and they were used to makeutility itemsfor their
daily need, that art of making the crafts called handicrafts, and
the items called handicrafts goods. Then people started selling
these products in the local markets haat. Time has been passed and
people have become more developed and civilised in all aspects,
those who were making handicraft products have started trading
their makings by increasing demand and population.
Handmade goods are called handicrafts and handicrafts made in
India are known as Indian handicrafts. From early ages to current
world, people of India have been using handmade products for a long
time. At earlier stage, Indian-handicrafts had been used as utility
items to fulfill their need but now these products have become the
creation of Art and are used for decorations.
The manufacturer took their items from one place to other and
they became famous for their craft. The craftsmen made extra
efforts to develop something special and valuable products for
Kings and queens of their time, they usually wanted to show their
skills and to make king and queen happy so that they can be
rewarded by them. Now those valuable things can be seen in the
museums around the world. Those people who have been preserving the
talent and the traditions of making Indian handicraft goods called
Indian artisans, and govt. appreciate their efforts to keep
classical art alive and rewarded by various National Awards. Time
to time govt. organise exhibitions and craft fairs mela to promote
Indian Art and Crafts every year.
The art and crafts examples can be seen in the fort and palaces
of India, in Indian architecture and miniature paintings of India.
Several handicraft techniques can be seen in different places of
India. Every state have their own handicraft techniques for making
art and craft products.North Indian Art and CraftsThe famous north
Indian crafts arePaper mache products of Kashmir:Kashmir has
different style of paper mache decorative goods. People use these
beautiful paper mache items for Christmas decorations around the
world.
Walnut wood craft of Kashmir: Artisans make beautiful walnut
wood crafts and furniture. Wallnut wood crafts included walnut
elephant and other animals.Copper handicrafts of kashmir:
Copper handicrafts items are beautifully carved made of copper
antique finishJewelry of Ladakh Kashmir, mostly the lapezlazuly
stone used to make these beautiful jewelry necklaces and pendants
with gold and silver.Although the Uttar pradesh known for Taj Mahal
and it is also known for its various handicrafts products, the
various city of Utta rpradesh known for its handicrafts techniques.
Ferozabad city known for its glass handicrafts like chandeliers,
Bangles, vases, candle stands and other decorative glass
products.
The Agra known for marble handicrafts, leather shoes and
chappals. Kanpur known for its Leather handicrafts. Bareli known
for wooden handicrafts and furniture products. Lucknow known for
cotton suits and kurta-pajama. Banaras known for Banarasi Sarees,
other than these crafts the hand embroidery on dresses done in all
over Uttarpradesh. Garment factories of India provide work to
thousands of people all over Uttar Pradesh and get beautifully
embroidery done by people of Uttar Pradesh.East Indian
Handicrafts:East India is famous for its various Indian handicraft
products including tribal art and crafts. Some of these states of
India located at the top of east India known as seven sisters.
Bamboo craft is famous in all over East India, the Assam, West
Bengal, Orissa, Manipur are known for this handicrafts. Tribes of
East India have been making eco-friendly crafts by natural straws,
fibers, wood, metal, stone and other materials. Mizoram known for
its natural straws crafts and serpentinite stone pottery. The stone
pottery is also a unique technique of making pottery products. In
this technique the serpentinite stone used to make beautiful brown
and black ceramic pottery products. First they collect the stone
from the mountains and crush them into pieces and crush it to make
powder to make the clay, after that they mold that clay into
beautiful pottery products like mug, kettle, and other utensils.
Mizoram is also known for the natural straws crafts. The straws
craft is also the unique art and craft technique of making goods
out of the natural fibers and straws. These hand knitted products
including natural straws mat, straw hat, ecofriendly bags, natural
straws handbags, wood fiber lamp, lamp made of wooden thin stems,
natural fiber basket, straws box and other useful products.Tribal
jewelry made of wood, metals, stones and gems and other natural
materials are also the center of attractions.Orissa and Bihar
states known for its Madhubani paintings, applique art and crafts
and village paper mash products, these paper Mache is different
from the paper Mache of Kashmir. These are little rough and
decorated by hand paintings, folk art designs and motives on them.
Paintings on palm leafs and manuscripts on palm leaves.West Indian
Handicrafts:Three major and largest states located at west India,
Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. These states are also known for
their different handicrafts products. Rajasthan is well known for
its miniature paintings of India, furniture of Rajasthan, metal
crafts, marble and other stone crafts, wooden decorative items,
Rajasthani dresses, gems and stone jewelry of Rajasthan, lakh
jewelry, puppets.Gujarat state is the largest states of cotton
production, so it is known for cotton products. Cotton home
furnishing and decorated products. Hand embroidered cotton clothes
and wall hangings of Gujarat are very famour. Quilts dari, bed
sheets spread colours all over the world.Maharashtra is also known
for various handicrafts products, lether crafts specially kolhapuri
chappals, hand made lether sandals, textile industry of
maharashtra, and worli paintings.South Indian Handicrafts:Tanjor
paintings, bnidri crafts, brass statue making techniques, leather
lampshades, wooden toys, shell handicrafts and jewelry, coconut
crafts, pearls jewelry from Andhra pradesh, brass metal wares and
statues techniques are totally different from the moradabad (a city
of Uttarpradesh) brass molding techniques. Wood craft is very
famous to decorate temples and homes. People have been using
beautifully carved wooden decorative and doors for interior
decorations. Madurai known for its rosewood carving handicrafts.
Famous south Indian handicrafts are rosewood craft, metal statues
of God and Goddesses, kanchipuram saree, tanjor paintings.
South India metal crafts techniques are something different from
Moradabad and other metal crafts of India. However in Moradabad
metal casting technique the craftsmen used to develop a mold
(sancha) for production of brass, copper and aluminum handicrafts,
and use this mold to reproduction of goods. While in South India
they use new mold for each statue, so every piece is a master piece
itself.Hyderabad is famous for its pearl jewelry, the history told
us the interest of Mughals in jewelry was very much. So the pearl
and diamonds were imported from Australia, USSR, Belgium, China,
Europe and other part of world. The tradition has grown and took
the form of business, and the Hyderabad city become the pearl and
diamond jewelry city. The handmade lakh jewelry is also a big
attraction of Hyderabad the city in Karnataka.Coconut tree
products, shell handicrafts, coconut handicrafts are also famous in
south India.Today Indian Handicrafts in WorldPeople from ancient
civilization to modern world have been using Indian handicrafts
products for decorating home and gardens and utilities, the
artisans have been attracting kings, queens and other rich people
by their art and creations. The artisans of India from different
part of country attracted people all over the world.The art of
India have been continuously spreading around the world by Indian
handicrafts products. The speciality is that they were made by
hand, hand engraved, hand carved, hand painted and hand moulded by
masters working for years, in fact the spent whole life to make
their art a masterpiece, later on people started develop those
products in quantity by using that technique developed by Indian
artisans. By increasing demand of the Indian handicrafts products
some traders and exporters of India did collect the handicraft
goods from all over India and selling in International market at
high price. If you compare hand crafted products with machine made
products, they are totally different in quality and look and feel.
The machine made products would be more finished, smooth good
looking, however the hand made products are not that much finish
all the surface can have some dent or uneven, the shape can be
different of all the pieces, but machine made products will have
same shape and same weight throughout production. The hand made
products can have difference in weight. The big reason is that each
piece made by hand anyhow different in weight, size and shape.
But if you can feel the products, however the machine made craft
cannot have that feeling which you can feel by touching hand
crafted products, it is a great feeling while you are touching and
admiring the beauty of hand crafted art. Hand crafted products are
long life, rich look and unique itself. Every art piece has the
story and the history in it, you are feeling history while you are
touching handicraft art piece, watching and decorating your
house.'By Nahid Sikander Ansari"Google+ Profile
rKarnataka CraftsKarnataka also produces many fine fabrics and
crafts of Karnataka. Amongst the most popular Karnataka handicrafts
are Mysore silk and paintingsAbout KarnatakaThe land of Karnataka
is blessed with many fascinating monuments, historical structures,
lush forests, and some amazing scenic beauty along with a vibrant
culture. This state is a place of variety, where you can have a
unique travel experience. Bengaluru, earlier known as Bangalore,
which is an IT hub, is the capital of the state. Other interesting
destinations of Karnataka include coorg, Mysore, Hampi and
Pattadakal, Bijapur, and so on. Wildlife sanctuaries of Bandipur,
Nagarhole and Dandeli, as well as the Ranganathittu Bird's
Sanctuary are other places of interest in Karnataka. Like
everything in the state, the handicrafts of Karnataka are also
amongst the most sought after things for tourists because of their
uniqueness.
Karnataka handicraftsMost art and crafts of Karnataka are
produced by using traditional methods, which has proved to be the
hallmark of fineness in craftsmanship for Karnataka artisans. The
temples and monuments in Karnataka are the living examples of
stonework and the perfect skills of the craftsmen in the state.
Moreover, these crafts have been going on for generations.
Paintings, ivory carving, sandalwood crafts, Mysore silk etc., are
some of the many interesting crafts seen in Karnataka. Moreover,
metal work of Udupi is also renown for heir intricate
craftsmanship.
Different categories of Karnataka handicraftsWood WorksMysore
SilkLeather lampshadeMetal WareMysore PaintingsIvory CarvingStone
CarvingSandalwood CraftDoll MakingBidri CraftsWood
Worksorwoodcarvingis an ancient and very popular craft of
Karnataka. The temples of the state and their architecture showcase
the most impressive works of wood in Karnataka. The detailed
designs done on wooden ceilings, doors etc., show the best of such
works. The wooden works are done by means of traditional methods.
Many idols of deities are also a part of this beautiful crafts.
Another very known and most heard about craft of Karnataka is
the Mysore Silk, which is the major export material of the state.
More than half of India's production of mulberry silk comes from
Karnataka. Mysore became the main center during the time of Tipu
Sultan, who ruled the city long back. The concept of Sericulture
influenced him and he brought silk worms from Bengal to establish
the silk business in Mysore. Now, you can buy saris and shawls made
of Mysore silk, which are extremely popular.
Metal Ware work in Karnataka is limited to few areas and cities
only. Bronze casting is famous in some part of the state whereas
bell metal in some other. Many things required in performing
religious duties are made up of metal. Udupi, Karkala, Mangalore
and Nagamangala are some popular places where metal work is still
done.There is no doubt that Mysore Paintings are the most popular
and one of the most oldest form of art preset in Karnataka. These
paintings are still made in the same form as they were being made
in the ancient period. The use of vegetable colors in bright hues,
gold leaf, and fine lines make these paintings unique and
exclusive.Ivory Carving is another popular craft of Karnataka. In
this craft articles are curved delicately showcasing the figures
deities.Stone Carvers is again an interesting craft form of the
state. Most of the skills of these stone carvers in Karnataka can
be seen in the temples and its idols.Sandalwood Craft is used to
produce beautiful art pieces include images of lord Krishna, lamp
shades, trays, jewel boxes, decorative articles, combs and walking
sticks and so on.Doll Making in Karnataka is a craft where dolls
are made by wood or on wooden platform. They are then decorated and
painted upon. Besides these wooden puppets, Karnataka also produces
leather puppets which are more extensively used.Leather skin
lamphades and other decoration hangings, these are beautiful
lamshade hand painted lampshade and other decorated figures for
home decorations, made of goat leather skin. strippling by thin pin
andpainted by beautiful colours.
Leather lamp shades
Leather hangings
Leather Lamp with hand painted decorationsManufacturers of
Karnataka handicrafts1. Mona Lisa fine Art Products is the
manufacturer of canvas products, canvas painting, sculptures,
traditional painting, oil paintings, Indian crafts, and so
onAddress: M17, Industrial Estate, Udyambag, Belgaum, Karnataka2.
Sri Rajshree Industries manufactures marble handicraft along with
other marble products.Address: Manf. Unit, Plot No.-2, P-11,
Thandya Industrial Area, Nanjangud, Mysore District,
KarnatakaWebsite: http://www.srirajshree.com3. Glory Export &
Import are manufactures of handicraft and other products.Address:
#841, Mig 2, 2nd Stage, 10th Cross, 6th Phase, Sharada Devi Nagar.,
Mysore, KarnatakaWebsite: http://www.gloryagrofresh.comExporters or
export industry of Karnataka handicrafts1. Nature Craft deals in
exporting exquisite artifacts, furniture, handicrafts and so
on.Address: Joldal Post Office Chikmagalur Distt, Ch, Karnataka2.
Artha Enterprise exports bronze handicrafts, granite handicrafts,
and wood handicraftsAddress: PO Box 4083, Vijayanagar Main,
Bangalore, Karnataka3. Ajmal Handicrafts deals in exporting wooden
gifts and handicraftsAddress: 715/1, Abidpur Mohalla, Daira,
Channapat, Bangalore, KarnatakaThe market of Karnataka handicraft
covers countries like USA, Australia, Philippines and so on. Most
goods produced in Karnataka are highly appreciated in these
markets.