From old time, everyone knows that country India and its custom artistry. As far as art and culture, India features amongst the topmost rated culturally rich countries in the world. The handicrafts of India have more famous, lovable and respected worldwide and have left everyone amazed. Many rural people still earn their livelihood from their creative pieces of art and India has still managed to preserve its artisans, its art and its handicrafts.
List of Most Amazing Artistry or Handicrafts of India:
1. Woodwork
The northern states of India have a rich tradition of the wood art work. Places in Punjab are famous for its elegant wooden furniture. Kashmir is famous for its artifacts made from the walnut trees. The artisans of Chhattisgarh specialize in wooden crafts like masks, doors, window frames and also sculptures. Jharkhand is famous for its wooden toys which are always in a pair. The woodcarvings of Goa are an aesthetic blend of Portuguese and also Indian cultures, and the designs are primarily floral, animal and human figures.
Wood art work is a popular craft in South India. It is mainly done on rosewood and sandalwood. Red sandalwood from Andhra Pradesh is to make cutlery, dainty boxes and paper knives in various designs. Madurai (a city in Tamil Nadu), is popular for its rosewood carvings. Karnataka is famous for beautiful elephants, images, and furniture made from rosewood. Sandalwood is used to make utility and decorative items, which are etched with designs of flowers, creepers, birds, and also animals. Magnificent figurines of females are carving out of Kumbli wood in Kerala.
2. Leather artistry
The historic convention of leather skill in India, proven by ancient sages and ascetics. In the history, leather used to making clothes and footwear but also in making caps, bags, saddles, shield etc. India is famous worldwide for its leather products. Madhya Pradesh is famous for its leather artifacts. Maharashtra is also famous for its leather shoes called Kolhapuri chappals.
3. Pottery
Pottery is the most sensual form of all artistry in India, and the tradition of handmade pottery is prevailing in India since the time of Harappan Civilization. North India is also famous for various kinds of pottery designs, ranging from colors like orange, brown and light red in Uttar Pradesh to black and dark red in Himachal Pradesh. In Rajasthan, Bikaner is famous for its painted pottery, as well as Pokhran for its pottery with geometrical patterns and Alwar for its Kagzi pottery. Similarly, the blue pottery of Jaipur is also very famous. The potter occupies a unique, interesting and also amazing position in the craft traditions of India.
4. Brass Handicrafts
Brass used for its strength and durability, and this feature adds to its advantage when used as handicrafts. Different items made of brass like Lord Ganesha’s figure in different postures, vases, tabletops, perforated lamps, ornament boxes, wine glasses, and many more are widely used in many Indian houses even today. These artisans dealing with brass handicrafts named as “Kansaris”. Rajasthan is also famous for manufacturing of brass arts.
5. Jute Work
Jute craftsmen have created a worldwide position in the field of jute handicrafts. The huge range of jute crafts includes bags, office stationers, bangles and also other jewelry, footwear, wall-hangings and many more. India is a center for jute handicrafts and people all over from the globe visit the jute handicrafts fairs to buy these works of perfection. West Bengal, Assam and Bihar, being the leading jute producers, pilot the jute handicrafts market in India.
