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 to decorative arts.

Crafts can be classified in to two basic categories- handicrafts or the traditional crafts and the other crafts. Traditional crafts are those which are done in old ways- their methods, tools and the techniques have been in application for centuries. Some crafts are modern inventions; they are done with new tools, technique and media. The target recipients of these crafts are also different. Some crafts are yet of a different nature. These are the popularized crafts, which were originally done by a very small population and within small geographical area.

The manifestation of the various qualities like aesthetic sense, artistic value and creative power of the artists is possible only through the various arts and crafts. These arts and crafts signify a great historic and cultural value. Through the curtains of art one can experience the magic of the wonderful traditions and life style of the past. Innovation has been a useful in digging the several mysteries of ancient cultures till today.

Every nation has its own variety of arts and crafts. India is a nation of a wide range of cultural diversity. It is often called unity in diversity. Starting from Kashmir situated in the north till kanyakumari in the south. Let it be Gujarat and Rajasthan in the west to the far eastern states like Manipur and Assam. Indian cultural diversity says it all.

Wooden handicrafts such as wooden figures, gold painted figure, wooden chess set, wooden animal figure and other Indian Wooden Handicraft Items are designed beautifully by the craftsman.

When one has a close look at these wooden items, they truly reflect spirit of Indian Craftsmanship along with the right shades of traditional beauty and style. They are popularly used as gift articles due to their beautiful appearance. Indian handicrafts are well known for its ethnic and traditional designs. Handicraft is quite flourishing in the Indian industry due to its vast diversity and rich cultural heritage.

A wide array of handicraft items ranges from stone, metal, wooden, glass, papier mache, bamboo, clay, cane, ceramics, textiles, terracotta etc brings home its uniqueness. A major portion of it gets exported to other countries, the most popular items among those Indian handicrafts are candle stand, pen holder, vases, brass ware, Christmas ornaments, ceramic pots, papier mache and other paper products. Different part of India is popular for its unique collection of handicrafts right from the north eastern Manipur, Tripura, Northern States of Rajasthan, Gujrath, Kashmir or the southern part, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala etc. Each of these States has a wide collection of handicrafts to offer, with its own individuality. Such handicraft design, carvings and finishes represent excellent craftsmanship and experience of creative craftsman. Metal handicrafts make use of metals such as gold, silver, white metal, iron, semi precious stones and sand stones which have embossments and etchings in beautiful designs.