Clay pottery is an ancient craft in India. The art of Clay Pottery grew along with the Civilization. Thus, the history of clay pottery is as old as the history of human civilization. Pottery has a unique tempting appeal. Its association with religion and usage in religious ceremonies has given a … [Read more...]
Ivory carving in India
Ivory carving is one of the oldest crafts of India. The relics of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro unearthed finely carved ivory pieces. The artisans of Harappa had high degree of perfection. There are several occasion in Indian history that proves that ivory was a legendary merchandise. The Ivory … [Read more...]
Alpana Designs Picture Gallery
This page contains pictures of simple alpana designs. Alpana, known as Alpona in Bengal, is a popular folk art of painting in India. Also read articles relating to Alpana. Alpana Alpana Rangoli Designs – Designs of Alpana Bengali Alpana | Bengali Alpana Designs Alpana … [Read more...]
Kantha, Kanthas
Kantha The name "Kantha" or "Kanthas" has many regional variations Katha, Kheta, etc. It is a form of hand embroidery on a piece of cloth with the help of a needle. It is a ancient fold art of India, particularly popular in the Bengal region of India. History of Kantha The exact age of kantha … [Read more...]
Hand Embroidery in India
Hand Embroidery in India Kashmiri Embroidery The Kashmiri embroidery is traditionally known as Kashida Embroidery. These are objects of rare beauty. Kashmir is known for its beauty and the Kashisa hand-works are as beautiful as Kashmir. Zardosi works are done using metal threads on silk and … [Read more...]
Embroidery of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Embroidery
The Tamil Embroidery, pieces of felt in muted colors are used in combination with strong dark colors to create a powerful effect which is strong and bold but never gaudy. In many pieces the embroidery designs are attached to the base material with a fine band of fabric in a contrasting colour. … [Read more...]
Embroidery of Orissa
Embroidery in Orissa (Odisha) is used primarily in articles relating to religious observances. The embroidery work has evolved around temples—in Orissa around the famous temple of Jagannath at Puri and in Tamil Nadu in Thanjavur, the city noted for its temples and religious rituals. Articles … [Read more...]
Traditional Embroidery of Rajasthan
Rajasthan, as its name signifies, was a conglomeration of princely states. They were of all shapes and sizes, wielding varying degrees of power and enjoying wealth and prestige according to their size and martial prowess. Whatever their wealth or size, however, one characteristic was shared by all. … [Read more...]
Toda Embroidery
The Todas are supposed to be remnants of the Greeks who came to India with Alexander the Great and penetrated as far South as the Nilgiris where they settled down. Their women sport a fantastic hairdo. The hair on top of the head is combed smoothly and is then shaped into corkscrew curls which hang … [Read more...]
Tribal Embroidery
Tribal embroidery in India, is mostly done in straight stitches of different lengths made in various thicknesses of yarn. The effect is achieved not by the number of stitches used but by the manipulation of a single stitch in various ways. A zig-zag pattern in which, light and dark colors and white … [Read more...]