The first thing that startles most visitors to India is the sheer abundance of color. Just look around you – the many idols of gods and goddesses, the clothes, the trucks and all the knick-knacks in the dozens of shops you see at Delhi’s Janpath are a riot of color.
¤ Skilled Artisans
All this is the work of thousands of unsung, unappreciated artisans and crafts persons who make magic with their very hands. They are the ones who make those fabulous tie-and-dye skirts, those fantastically embroidered Gujarati cholis, that lacquered furniture and that beautifully studded silver jewellery. India may be a land of farmers but it is equally a land of artisans.
Unfortunately, Indian arts and crafts have been teetering on the edge of extinction for a long time. Demand for indigenous arts and crafts nose-dived with the setting up of large-scale industry in India. After all, in a poor country like India, machine-made saris – to give you but one example – are cheaper and therefore more affordable than handloom saris. The list is endless. This has left artisans with little choice but to abandon their age-old professions and become common laborers, factory workers or government clerks. In either case, the loss has been of ours.
Thankfully, efforts have been made by both government and non-government agencies to keep our art and craft tradition alive and kicking. Here then is an overview of the major arts and crafts of India.
Traditional Fashion Designs Clothing in India
What makes the Indian culture so unique is the fact that you will find each and every state of the country having its own distinct traditional clothing for men and women. All types of Indian clothing like Sari, Salwar Kameez, Lehenga Choli, Kurta Pajama, Kurti look very elegant and Indians wear them with a lot of pride. The festivities and other special occasions are the time when you can see maximum Indians donning their ethnic garb, be it sari, kurta pajama or dhoti
Handcrafted Indian Fashion Silver Gemstone Jewelry
Indian Silver Jewelry always manage to stay in fashion and catch everyone’s attention. Various types of jewelry like beaded jewelry, silver jewelry, jewelry, gemstone jewelry with ruby and sapphire, Artificial Jewelry are although expensive but worth the dazzle you pay. Wholesale jewelry in India has a huge collection of jewelry ornaments like earrings, rings, chains, bracelet, Pendants, necklaces and bracelets being manufactured all across India exemplifying old and rich culture in contemporary fashion and ethnic style which is very popular and in demand ....Statues and Sculpture, Indian Artifacts, Collectible Figurines
Sculpting refers to the art of shaping figures out of materials such as brass, bronze, wood etc. It is one of the oldest forms of art work that has been practiced in India. The concept of sculpture art is the way an artist expresses his or her work aesthetically. Hindu Gods and Goddesses figurines have been sculpted as part of the historical heritage of India ...
Decorate Your Home in Indian Style
Indian furnishings such as colorful bed sheets and bedspread, embroidered pillow and cushion covers, exquisite wall hangings are a must have in every American household. Indian arts and crafts are highly regarded in the world for the intricate work that goes into each and every painstakingly designed piece.
Indian Folk Art Paintings, Modern Art Collection
The styles and varieties in this list of paintings from India are as diverse as the nation itself. The following list includes wall paintings, calendar paintings, oil classics, miniatures, batik, patachitra and Madhubani Paintings. They are culled from different time periods and we hope that studying them will provide the viewer an appreciation of the history of art in India..
Unique Handmade Gifts & Presents from India
The idea of presenting gifts in India is also well established since ancient times. Ancient Indians gifted grain, cattle, fabric, pottery, and even gold and silver ornaments to their peers and loved ones. The custom of giving gifts is as popular in modern India as it is the world over. India's innumerable festivals, traditions, and diverse cultures form the perfect occasion for mutually exchanging gifts...
Indian Musical Instruments
According to the Indian culture, music is meant for self-enjoyment. It is also considered as a means for unification of soul with the Almighty Bhagwan. That is why Hindu ascetics and mendicants used to sing songs and....
¤ Skilled Artisans
All this is the work of thousands of unsung, unappreciated artisans and crafts persons who make magic with their very hands. They are the ones who make those fabulous tie-and-dye skirts, those fantastically embroidered Gujarati cholis, that lacquered furniture and that beautifully studded silver jewellery. India may be a land of farmers but it is equally a land of artisans.
Unfortunately, Indian arts and crafts have been teetering on the edge of extinction for a long time. Demand for indigenous arts and crafts nose-dived with the setting up of large-scale industry in India. After all, in a poor country like India, machine-made saris – to give you but one example – are cheaper and therefore more affordable than handloom saris. The list is endless. This has left artisans with little choice but to abandon their age-old professions and become common laborers, factory workers or government clerks. In either case, the loss has been of ours.
Thankfully, efforts have been made by both government and non-government agencies to keep our art and craft tradition alive and kicking. Here then is an overview of the major arts and crafts of India.
Traditional Fashion Designs Clothing in India
What makes the Indian culture so unique is the fact that you will find each and every state of the country having its own distinct traditional clothing for men and women. All types of Indian clothing like Sari, Salwar Kameez, Lehenga Choli, Kurta Pajama, Kurti look very elegant and Indians wear them with a lot of pride. The festivities and other special occasions are the time when you can see maximum Indians donning their ethnic garb, be it sari, kurta pajama or dhoti
Handcrafted Indian Fashion Silver Gemstone Jewelry
Indian Silver Jewelry always manage to stay in fashion and catch everyone’s attention. Various types of jewelry like beaded jewelry, silver jewelry, jewelry, gemstone jewelry with ruby and sapphire, Artificial Jewelry are although expensive but worth the dazzle you pay. Wholesale jewelry in India has a huge collection of jewelry ornaments like earrings, rings, chains, bracelet, Pendants, necklaces and bracelets being manufactured all across India exemplifying old and rich culture in contemporary fashion and ethnic style which is very popular and in demand ....Statues and Sculpture, Indian Artifacts, Collectible Figurines
Sculpting refers to the art of shaping figures out of materials such as brass, bronze, wood etc. It is one of the oldest forms of art work that has been practiced in India. The concept of sculpture art is the way an artist expresses his or her work aesthetically. Hindu Gods and Goddesses figurines have been sculpted as part of the historical heritage of India ...
Decorate Your Home in Indian Style
Indian furnishings such as colorful bed sheets and bedspread, embroidered pillow and cushion covers, exquisite wall hangings are a must have in every American household. Indian arts and crafts are highly regarded in the world for the intricate work that goes into each and every painstakingly designed piece.
Indian Folk Art Paintings, Modern Art Collection
The styles and varieties in this list of paintings from India are as diverse as the nation itself. The following list includes wall paintings, calendar paintings, oil classics, miniatures, batik, patachitra and Madhubani Paintings. They are culled from different time periods and we hope that studying them will provide the viewer an appreciation of the history of art in India..
Unique Handmade Gifts & Presents from India
The idea of presenting gifts in India is also well established since ancient times. Ancient Indians gifted grain, cattle, fabric, pottery, and even gold and silver ornaments to their peers and loved ones. The custom of giving gifts is as popular in modern India as it is the world over. India's innumerable festivals, traditions, and diverse cultures form the perfect occasion for mutually exchanging gifts...
Indian Musical Instruments
According to the Indian culture, music is meant for self-enjoyment. It is also considered as a means for unification of soul with the Almighty Bhagwan. That is why Hindu ascetics and mendicants used to sing songs and....