Candle Making Crafts

September 30th, 2011 Contributor No comments

Many candle makers are just not satisfied simply with making candles. They want to tackle more creative projects that allow more artistic freedom. Maybe you want a candle that does more than the ordinary. Maybe it is an enticing appearance you want to produce in your candle. Under this auspice, there are candle making [...]

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Chandigarh National Crafts Mela to have south Indian theme

July 16th, 2011 Contributor No comments

Third Chandigarh National Crafts Mela to be held at Kalagram from October 8 to 17 is going to have the theme ”Colours and Sounds of South India”. The event’s theme last year was related to the culture of north-eastern states.
Folk traditions of southern states ‘ Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka ‘ and [...]

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South Indian Handicrafts

June 25th, 2011 Contributor No comments

South Indian handicraft has its own charm and glory which have attracted the attention of large number of tourists from across the globe. The popular South India Handicrafts are:
Woodcrafts
Woodwork is a popular craft in South India because this region is endowed with abundant forests which are rich in different varieties of wood. Wooden handicrafts [...]

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Phulkari Art of Punjab : A Novel Indian Craft

March 4th, 2011 Contributor No comments

Punjab is a happening place in India. Various craft forms often synchronize with the popular folk music and produce an enchanting effect. People of Punjab are said to be very hard working and diligent at their vocation. Phulakri is predominantly a handiwork of the female folks of Punjab. The literal meaning of phulkari is [...]

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India Crafts India : Patch work in India

February 2nd, 2011 Contributor No comments

India, the land of diverse cultures, of diverse customs, of diverse languages and habits, and of diverse arts and crafts, yet united together by a single bond, its cultural richness, its art and craft, known to the world since ages. Patchwork, a sibling of the rich handcraft and art of the Indian subcontinent.
Also known [...]

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Indian Jewelry : A Valuable Tradition

January 24th, 2011 Contributor No comments

The oldest known form of jewellery is 100,000 years old and made from shells. In the past jewellery has even been used as currency because of its valuable gemstones and metals. Indian jewelry was often traded for goods and became very much in demand by colonists. American Indian jewelry used natural stone that was [...]

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Bamboo Crafts : Best Art and Craft Gift Items

January 15th, 2011 Contributor No comments

Handicraft is an art form which is acquainted for the livelihood and support for human beings. Bamboo crafts has always been played a vital role in Indian culture. At present scenario, handicraft products are highly acclaimed for the decorative purposes which is quite popular amongst the generation of present scenario. Bamboo crafts manufacturers render [...]

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Wooden Handicraft

December 16th, 2010 Contributor No comments

Wooden Handicraft:- “Handicraft”, as the name suggests, is the traditional art of creating useful and decorative items entirely by hand. Thus, wooden handicraft is a craft where skilled labor is employed to decorate or carve wood to create items with bare minimum tools. India takes the pride of superlative craftsmanship which reflects the right [...]

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Types of Indian Embroideries

December 2nd, 2010 Contributor No comments

Introduction
India is a diversified country having varied range of cultures and customs. The Indian art and craft have become world famous. There is huge demand of Indian embroidered garments. There is huge variety of embroideries done in India, here are few of them which have got more fame in terms of popularity in international [...]

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Sandalwood Craft in India

October 31st, 2010 Contributor No comments

Handicrafts form a fundamental part of India’s rich cultural heritage and provide the individual style which is unique to the state it belongs to. Artists create breathtaking designs that have captured the imagination of the user populous worldwide. Sandalwood craft is quite famous, mainly in the southern part of India.
Sandalwood is believed to be [...]

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