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Dekara
Dekaras are the clay images of
Gods and Goddesses, are meant solely for worship. The images made of Lord
Shiva on Kartik Sanskranti are known as Dekara. |
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Ornaments
In the region of Garhwal and
Kumaon traditional ornaments are made using the old designs and
patterns. These designs are thousands of years old. |
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Paintings
In the University Museum of Srinagar,
Garhwal, rich collection of Garhwal paintings is displayed along with
many sculptures and findings from archaeological excavations. |
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Rangwali
Rangwali is a colourful Pichhora
wore by women in all ritual ceremonies. Rangwali is also known as
Kusumia. It is a piece of muslin cloth, three mts. in length and one to
one and a half mts in width, which is dyed yellow and dried under shade. |
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Wall
Painting
Wall Painting is one of the
oldest traditions of Uttaranchal. In this region, two different kinds of
paintings are followed one for the ritual ceremonial places and another
for the Kitchen. |
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Wood
Carving
The craft of Wood Carving in
Uttranchal is very popular, specially of Doors. In the olden days,
carving on the main entrance door was considered a status symbol. |
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