India, known as the “Golden Bird”
in the world because of the abundance of wealth, natural resources,
skilled artisans, prosperous culture and civilization during ancient
times. The art and craft of Indian handicrafts and sculptures do not
need any introduction since its time of inception. India is a country
of diversity in its rituals, festivals, language, customs, and
costumes, demography, all these things make India not only a unique
country but a resonating civilization and this diversity is the
reason for the unity of this great country.
In every region, there are different
traditions and every region and traditions have their own craft and
art based on their culture and geographical requirements. These arts
and handicrafts of India are not machines made but they are paradigms
of human skills, creativity, and talent.
Indian traditional handicrafts have
traveled a long journey despite facing many ups and downs. But its
roots are connected with India’s heritage and rich culture and
civilization so it can’t be shaken. As an admirer of handicrafts,
we are assured that there is no worry about the descending charm or
importance of our rich traditional handicrafts.
There is an abundance of traditional
handicraft items. We can make many choices among them to use in
different ways and for multiple uses. Here we can advise you about
some brilliant handicraft items to bring them home and make your home
more adorable.
- KASHMIR RUGS
Kashmir rugs and Kashmir carpets do
need any sort of introduction as they are well known around the
globe. Making these rugs is not an easy task, they are prepared by
skillful artisans and experts in their work, knitting or weaving
other minor knitted threads in a thread is a work of attention and
concentration. This work of handicraft is traditional and passing
from one generation to the next generation. These rugs are
eye-catching in their presence and make us feel proud to have them in
our households.
PATTACHITRA
Pattachitra is basically natural and
religious figures, which are drawn on pieces of cloth or wood. These
figures are drawn by skilled artisans, who are called chitrakars.
After drawing these figures they are applied with colors and then the
coating of lacquer. Patta Chitras are stunning and make a deep impact
on persons with their presence on walls.
KALAMKARI
Kalamkari has been a very famous art
since ancient times. It is an art of painting or printing with
brushes or pens or hand-painted or block-printed embroideries on
cotton textiles. These textiles are used as dresses, curtains, and
sheets.
BANDHANI
Bandhani is one of the most famous
handicraft from its inception to till days. It is basically an art of
tying and dyeing the threads and pieces of clothes. It is still very
famous in Western states of India like Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat. It
is called that this handicraft tradition is prevalent since the Indus
Valley civilization.
THANJAVUR DOLL
Thanjavur Doll is a masterpiece of
cultural and religious rituals and traditions. It is said that this
art originated from the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu state in
India. This doll is a kind of Roly-Poly toy or tilting doll, which
means it shows continuous movements after a one-time disturbance.
This is an example of colorful and innovative art.
DASHAVTAR CARDS
Basically, these are the replicas of the
incarnations of various Hindu gods and goddesses. This art was
innovated by the followers or devotees of particular religions or
cultures. Along with time, their successors established it as an art
of handicraft. They can be used as decorative items in households
NIRMAL TOYS
These are toys that are made of wood.
They represent themselves in a different and unique way by their
vibrant colors and designs. They are good decorative items.
KINNAL TOYS
Kinnal Toys are hand made toys and
figures of deities carved out of wood pieces. This art basically
originated from the Karnataka state of India. It is one of the arts
which makes India proud.
WARLI PAINTINGS
Warli Paintings originated from the
state of Maharashtra in India. It is an art that shows the motherhood
nature of the land, animals, and as well as human beings. Nowadays
the Warli Paintings are being used for textiles and home decor items.
SHOLAPITH CRAFT
Sholapith is one of the best and most
innovative craft invented in India. It is basically an art of
designing different shapes by using a dry white-milky spongy matter
of trees. This tress material is pressed inside the corks of
different shapes for making different designs.
This discussion was all about the
importance of traditional Indian handicrafts which can be used in our
households to make it more vibrant and adorable.
