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India's vast cultural diversity has resulted in a treasure of handicrafts in varied styles. Each handicraft is made by tightly knit communities, according to traditional methods that have been passed down the generations.
 The evolution of Indian handicrafts can be traced to three principal sources - the royal courts, religious and folk art. The kings of the princely states patronized some of the country's greatest art traditions. Religious sources include the brass lamps used in Hindu temples, and in most households. Folk art and objects of everyday use that range from pots to embroidered leather, indicate India's ongoing traditions of crafts. Most of the crafts are made by craftsmen in the traditional way.
A wide range of paintings, textiles, produced in various corners of India have their uniqueness in the designs and motifs. Sarees range from the Chanderis woven in silk to the thick Kanjeevaram silk variety of Tamil Nadu.  Charminar in Hyderabad, is famous for precious stones and glass bangles. In most cases the crafts are a result of the inter-relationship between the material available in the locality and the local tradition.  Handicrafts in India can be classified by the medium on which that they are worked on. Wood craft ranges from carvings on fragrant sandalwood to ebony, sculptured or inlaid with brass wire, ivory or mother of pearl. Stone craft includes marble mosaics inlaid with semi-precious stones. Metal craft ranges from enameled brassware, copperware to folk art figures.
Pottery encompasses the traditional blue pottery of Rajasthan, the terracotta toys of rural India, and the ornaments with bright blue motifs. Ivory carvings and miniature paintings on ivory represent crafts of the classical tradition. Gold jewellery, silk brocades woven with gold thread and pure silk carpets of Persian designs are instant heart throbs. The ancient theatre art of puppetry is a unique perfoming art of India. |
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