DIFFERENT TYPES OF HANDICRAFTS IN INDIA

Saturday 6 January 2018

TYPES OF HANDICRAFTS

The most known form of handicrafts in India, are mentioned below:

1. Brass Handicrafts

These are known for their Durability and items made of brass that are popular are brass home decor statues, brass Krishna statue, brass Buddha statue vases, table tops, perforated lamps and many more.

2. Bamboo Handicrafts

India is a major producer of bamboo and thus one can easily find handicrafts made from bamboo which is also considered to be eco-friendly crafts in India. Items made from bamboo include baskets, dolls, toys, chalani, furniture, mats, wall-hangings, and many more.

3. Dhokra Handicrafts

Dhokra is the oldest form of handicraft and is famous for its traditional simplicity. Basically it is a tribal handicraft originated in Madhya Pradesh. You can even buy Dhokra Handicraft, jewellery, candle stands, pen stands, which are available at every handicraft shop.

4. Paper Handicrafts

This is basically known as paper mache where vibrant colored papers are combined together to make varied craft items including kites, masks, decorative flowers, lamp shades, puppets, hand fans etc. You can even shop for some unique home decor paper mache items from various local markets or even online.

5. Crystal Handicrafts

It is a bit new form of art which is quite expensive as well as sophisticated and is a bit inspired from western culture. You can look for various items like crystal Tirupati Balaji statue, crystal Eiffel Tower Statue, crystal golden Akshardham statue and many more to decorate your house.

6. Wooden Handicrafts

Wooden craft is very much prevalent and there are varied goods created by skilled craftsmen by shaping a piece of wood. One can look for axes, toys, utensils, decorative pieces, jewellery or even designer household goods like lamp shades, candle stands, vermillion boxes, jewellery boxes and many other wood crafts used in almost every Indian house.

7. Weaving or Embroidery Handicrafts

The process of weaving is referred to the process of cloth production which is done by two thread sets that are also known as weft and warp crossed with each other. It is a traditional form of handicraft which has gained popularity since ancient times.

8. Rock Handicrafts

Rock handicrafts are basically made with the process of rock carving which is indeed one of the most primitive art form that can be witnessed as well as marveled in Indian states like Rajasthan, Jaipur, Odisha and Nagpur. There are also numerous utensils, decorative pieces, stone jewellery and statues are made from rocks. There is also green colored stone art which is gaining popularity now a days and it is the specialty of Madhya Pradesh. One can also find products made out of Patharkatti which is the unique rock craft of Gaya. If you want to witness something really spell binding in rock art then you should definitely visit the old temples of Odisha which are noted as the world famous examples of rock craft in India.

9. Jute Handicrafts

Jute handicrafts have created a worldwide niche that reflects the skilled craftsmanship of jute craftsmen. There is a huge range of jute crafts that includes bags, office stationeries, bangles and other jewellery, footwear, wall-hangings and many more. States including West Bengal, Assam and Bihar are the leading jute producers that further lead the jute handicrafts market in India.

10. Bell Metal Handicrafts

Basically, it is a hard form of bronze that is usually used to make bells, that is why it is referred as bell metal. This kind of hard alloy is used to make crafts like vermilion boxes, bowls, candle stands, donari (pendants) and many more. These kind of mostly prevalent in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Assam and Manipur. In Madhya Pradesh, this form of handicraft is even regarded as "tribal craft".