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Ancient Crafts of Rajasthan

October 20th, 2010 Contributor No comments

Want to spice up your living room? A single item of ha-painted furniture from Rajasthan, India, could be just the thing you’re looking for, adding rich color and interest to your home.
Like other myriad crafts from this Indian desert state, hand-painted wooden furniture has a long tradition. The cities of Kishangarh and Jodhpur, in [...]

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Textile Crafts of Gujarat

August 28th, 2010 Contributor No comments

The state of Gujarat in India, popularly known as the ‘Manchester Of the East’, has a rich heritage of textile crafts. The arid region of Kutchh is the richest in the state in terms of cultural heritage. However, there are several other parts of the state which specialize in some form of textile craft [...]

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Craft is a combination of ideas

December 17th, 2009 Contributor No comments

The term “craft” refers to a set of activities that involve skill, innovation and dedication of the apprentice to produce a desired object. Craft is a combination of ideas and their practical viability to bring out an art piece. On various occasions, term craft is used to explain the artistic practices that are related [...]

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