Eye Caressing Handicrafts of Indian States

Posted by Chokhi Handicrafts
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May 20, 2016
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India is famous all over the world for its distinctly talented artisans. In fact many communities of India are highly talented and can produce such masterpieces that can leave a person spellbound. Another unique character of Indian artisans is that they can produce stunning handicrafts from almost any kind of material available to them.

Some of the greatest handicrafts India include the masterpieces that are produced by those artisans who have been practising a specific form of handicraft making since a very long time.

Here are some of the handicrafts of India:

Mizoram

Mizoram is known for its adherence o age old tribal traditions. The place still holds its respectable position as a conservator of old traditions. A large number of the Mizos rely on selling handicrafts for their livelihood. They have a natural affinity towards the art and are blessed with the inborn artistic skills. Some of the handicrafts made by Mizos include weaving

  • Bamboo craft
  • Cane craft
  • Pipes
  • Jeweler
  • Musical instruments
  • Bamboo works
  • Cane works
  • Nagaland

Nagaland

As the name defines is a land of Nagas not to be confused with Naga Sadhus. Nagas is a certain community that inhabits the region called Nagaland. The region is a home to many skilled artisans and one remains spellbound looking at the exotic masterpieces of art crafted by these simple people. Some of the handicrafts practiced in Nagaland age weaving

  • Basketry
  • Woodwork
  • Jewelry
  • Beads articles
  • Earthen pots made without wheel
  • Wooden religious figurines
  • Utensils

Tripura

Tripura us inhabited by different tribal’s communities and each community differs distinctly form the other in their traditions, languages and customs. As their art and craft is also a part of their traditions one can find the palpable difference in eh art and craft of different tribes and it offers the desired diversity to the entire picture of art and craft of the state. Some f the art and craft founds in Tripura include vertical and horizontal stripes with scattered embroidery in different colors. It is followed by cane and bamboo craft. Popular handicraft items are bamboo screens

  • Tablemats
  • Lamp stands
  • Woodcarving
  • Sitalpati
  • Silver ornaments
  • Brass items
  • Bell metal items

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