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Indian arts and crafts, the top of
the workmanship of Indian craftsmen, have, since time immemorial,
fascinated the thoughts of people, globally. Every state in India,
boasts of an exclusivity and specialty, depending upon its historical
influences, traditional skills, and the raw materials, locally
presented. India is world famous for its deftness in paintings,
exquisite embroidery, and the perfect and beautiful sculptures in stone,
metal, wood, temple carvings and gracefully designed jewellery.
North India is the home of a large number of tribes and sub-tribes. They
have an energetic craft tradition and every family excels in
craftsmanship. We provide detailed information of arts and crafts to
tourists for North India Arts & Crafts Tour.
Paintings:
In North India Arts & Crafts Tour, Paintings of Rajasthan- tiny and folk
are known all over the world for treatment and composition, color scheme
and subjecting. The purpose of Rajasthani paintings is delight. Hence,
women have been given importance in all the artists' creations.
Metalware:
North Indian craftsmen have always shown an exceptional skill in
drawing, chasing and ornamenting of gold and silver articles of everyday
and decorative use. The metalware of Rajasthan comprises artistic cheek
work, enameled, engraved and filigree cut work on silver.
Carpets and Namdas:
The Rajasthani carpet and Namdas is but a true expression of the
workers' simple philosophy, his responsive perception of nature and its
changing moods convincingly translated into the craft. The color
combinations are beautiful and worksmanship exquisite.
Embroidery:
In the hamlets of southwestern Rajasthan you won't spot a solitary house
without an embroidered toran or frieze hung above the doorway. The women
of this region and adjoining Kutch and Saurashtra districts of Gujarat
are adept at needlework. Furniture, Furniture art and craft, Furniture
art of Rajasthan, Furniture Arts & Crafts In Rajasthan, Rajasthan Arts
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Furniture:
The furniture of Rajasthan is in harmony with its palaces and havelis,
displaying similar intricate design and carving.
Pottery:
Pottery, one of the old crafts, has its own standing tradition in
Rajasthan. Certain shapes are characteristic of Rajasthan. Alwar has
been known for its double cutwork pottery known as "kagzi".
Most Popular Arts &
Crafts In North India
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Paintings
Rajsathan has many schools
of painting having their own districts styles, well known among them being
Marwar, Mewar, Hadoti Kishangarh, Dhundhur
and Alwar.
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Metalware
The metalware of Rajasthan comprises of artistic, enamelled and engaved silverware and metalware. Popular creations in silver include wine cups, silver embossed decorative boxes, human figures, cigarette lighter cases and photo farmes.
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Carpet Weaving
The carpet weaving is a true expression
of the workers' simple philosophy, his sensitive perception of
nature and its changing moods convincingly translated into the
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Painting
Haryana was always a
rendezvous for various tribes, invaders, races, cultures and faiths,
going right back to BC 2500, and it witnessed the merging of numerous
styles of painting.
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Pottery
Pottery is essentially a village craft, and Haryana
is essentially a village state. |
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Embroidery
Chain stitch, be it in wool,
silk or cotton, is done by hook rather than any needle. The hook is
referred to as ari, and quality for quality, hook work covers a much
larger area than needle work in the same amount of time. |
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Traditional Ornament
Rig-Veda, the oldest book in the earth, mentions ornaments worn by the gods. Rudra,
a Vedic deity, is described as "shining with brilliant gold ornaments"
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Wood Work
The wood work of Punjab has also been traditionally famous. Artistic beds with comfortable, skillfully made, back rests fitted with mirrors and carved
colourful legs called Pawas |
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Chikankari
Uttar Pradesh's capital, Lucknow, is closely associated with fine embroidery, chikankari. These cool summery shadow-work saris, kurtas,
and veils have been in vogue in this city for hundreds of years. |
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Furniture
The furniture of Rajasthan is in harmony with its palaces and havelis, displaying similar intricate design and carving.
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North India States |
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Delhi
There is famous saying that goes…One who knows Delhi is
a loser and one who doesn’t know Delhi is also a loser.
Which is very true.
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Haryana
Haryana is situated in the heart of North India which
means that most of the main routes connecting Delhi to
other parts of India pass through this state.
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Himachal Pradesh
Nestled in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is blessed
with some of the most spectacular and beautiful
landscapes.
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Jammu & Kashmir
Located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent,
the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir lies in the
vicinity of the Karakoram and western Himalayan mountain
ranges. |
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Punjab
The word Punjab is derived from the word meaning Five Rivers namely:
Indus, Ravi, Sutlej, Beas, and Jhelum that flow towards
the southeast crossing the entire state. |
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Rajasthan
Rajasthan- the Land of Rajputs is a majestic tapestry of
camels plodding over soft sand dunes of the Thar Desert.
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Uttranchal
This nascent hill state is situated on the foothills of
Shivaliks and is actively being promoted for tourism by
the state government.
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Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a panorama of diverse cultures and
religions and encompasses a breathtaking landscape
within itself.
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