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Kolhapur Jewellery
Most of the
Maharashtrian jewelleries are derived from the legacies of Maratha and
Peshwa dynasties. Kolhapur is famous for its special type of necklace
called Kolhapur saaj. This jewellery is very much special for
Maharashtrian women. Har and malas, mohanmal, bormal. |
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Kolhapuri Chappals
Kolhapur , besides being known for its textiles
and cottons it is also famous for its hand-made leather sandals or
chappals. These leather sandals made in simple style but finished with
great perfection are very popular the world over. |
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Leather Works
Kolhapur is most
well-known for its hand-made leather sandals or chappals. These leather
sandals are very popular all over the world. they are simple in styles
and comfortable to wear.
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Narayan Peth
Narayan Peth sari is a
traditional Maharashtrian sari from approximately Sholapur, beautifully
woven in silk with a contrasting zari border, generally with 'rudraksha'
motifs.Narayan Peth saree is very much popular in and around Sholapur
district of Maharashtra. |
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Warli Painting
Warli paintings are
the tribal wall paintings of the warli tribes of Maharashtra. Warlis are
the largest tribes of Maharashtra live in northern outskirts of Mumbai.
Womenfolks mainly do the paintings on the mud walls of the houses.
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Paithani Sarees
The art of weaving
Paithani saris is 2000 years old. The yarn used is pure silk and the
zari or gold threads are drawn from pure gold. A heavily brocaded
Paithani sari takes anywhere from six months to one and a half years to
weave. |
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Sawantwadi Crafts
The craft of
lacquer ware was introduced into Sawantwadi around the end of the 17th
century. During the 18th and the 19th centuries, various schools of this
craft were started in Sawantwadi. Many of the artisans were moved from
nearby Goa. The painting of mythological figures show three distinct
styles, roughly divided into the Chitrakatha.
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Weaving
Mashru and Himru
are two types of fabrics made of cotton and silk with lusture of satin.
Aurangabad is famous for these fabrics. Himru shawls of Aurangabad is a
less expensive type of brocade in which both silk and cotton threads are
used to produce the multi-colored designs. |
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Bidriware
The capability of
the artisans of Maharashtra can be seen in the fine art and craft
finishes. The fine fabrics of mashru and himroo are the clear examples
of their highest level of weaving art..
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Folk Arts
Dindi and Kala are
two religious devotional dances performed in Maharashtra. These dances
describe the playfullness of Lord Krishna. Dindi is a small drum like a
'Tamate'. |
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