Silver Filigree

By: antimakhanna April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, craftsofindia, filigree, filigreeofkarimnagar, filigreeofodisha, handicraftsofindia, handmadejewellery, silver filigree, silverartifacts, silvergiftsLeave a Comment

Filigree is a form of intricate metalwork used in jewellery and other small forms of metalwork. The English word filigree is shortened from the earlier use of filigreen which derives from Latin “filum” meaning thread and “granum” grain, in the sense of small bead. The Latin words gave filigrana in Italian which itself became filigrane in 17th-century French. It should not be confused with Ajoure jewellery…

Ikat or Bandha of Odisha

By: antimakhanna March 29, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, bandha, bandha of odisha, bandha of orissa, handicraftsofindia, ikat, ikat weaving, ikatsarees, odishaikat, sambhalpurikatLeave a Comment

Ikat is a dyeing technique originated from Indonesia used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. Odisha Ikat is a kind of ikat, a resist dyeing technique, originating from Indian state of Odisha, adapted from ikat in Indonesia. Also known as “Bandha of Odisha”, it is a geographically tagged product of Odisha since 2007. It is made through a…

Banjara embroidery

By: antimakhanna March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, banjara, banjara embroidery, banjaratribe, embroideriesofindia, handembroidery, handmadeinindia, lambani embroidery, lambani lambana, tribesofindiaLeave a Comment

India is rich in its cultural diversity and the appearance of its many ethnic groups. Even though each group is known for its traditional costume , Banjara, a semi-nomadic group stands out among them. Banjara, also known as Lambadi or Lambada are a historically nomadic trading tribe who reside in South, West & Central India…

Warli painting

By: antimakhanna March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, artbytribesofindia, folkartofinddia, google art and culture, jovya soma mashe, maharashtra, saffronart, tribal art, warli, warli art, warli padamshreeLeave a Comment

Warli is one of the oldest forms of Indian folk art and has its origins in the Warli region of Maharashtra. Despite being close to one of the largest cities in India, the Warli reject much of contemporary culture. The style of Warli painting was not recognised until the 1970s, even though the tribal style…

Thangka

By: antimakhanna February 22, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantima khanna, antimakhanna, buddhism, buddhist, buddhist deity, green tara, thangka, thangka painting, tibet, white taraLeave a Comment

A thangka, is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display, mounted on a textile backing somewhat in the style of Chinese scroll paintings, with a further silk cover on the front. Thangka depict the sku rten, the bodily forms of enlightened beings,…

Palm leaf craft

By: antimakhanna February 17, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, arecaplamcraft, artisans, betelpalm, datepalmcraft, local artisans, palm craft, palmcraft, palmleafcraft, palmleafproducts, palmyraLeave a Comment

Palm leaf craft is a very common craft in different parts of India. Palm leaf products are eco-friendly. In Haryana, the craft of making palm leaf baskets was introduced by the women of Multani speaking Audh community. This craft became their means of supplementing their meagre earnings. Traditionally, the raw materials were the locally grown…

Buddhist Figurines

By: antimakhanna February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantima khanna, buddhism, buddhist figurines, copper, local artisans of sikkim, lost wax casting, metalwork, sikki2 Comments

Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south.It is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. According to the 2011 census, 57.8% follow Hinduism, making it the state’s majority religion. Buddhism is followed by 27.4% of the population, while Christianity is followed by 9.9%. There are many Hindu temples…

Happy and Healthy 2021

By: antimakhanna December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 UpdatesLeave a Comment

Make the very best of whatever that comes to you in 2021. Patience was the key for 2020 and I am hoping we will find our pace once again with the coming new year on our doorstep.

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Silver Filigree

By: antimakhanna April 11, 2021April 11, 2021

Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, craftsofindia, filigree, filigreeofkarimnagar, filigreeofodisha, handicraftsofindia, handmadejewellery, silver filigree, silverartifacts, silvergiftsLeave a Comment

Ikat or Bandha of Odisha

By: antimakhanna March 29, 2021

Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, bandha, bandha of odisha, bandha of orissa, handicraftsofindia, ikat, ikat weaving, ikatsarees, odishaikat, sambhalpurikatLeave a Comment

Banjara embroidery

By: antimakhanna March 18, 2021March 19, 2021

Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, banjara, banjara embroidery, banjaratribe, embroideriesofindia, handembroidery, handmadeinindia, lambani embroidery, lambani lambana, tribesofindiaLeave a Comment

Warli painting

By: antimakhanna March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, artbytribesofindia, folkartofinddia, google art and culture, jovya soma mashe, maharashtra, saffronart, tribal art, warli, warli art, warli padamshreeLeave a Comment

Thangka

By: antimakhanna February 22, 2021

Crafts of Indiaantima khanna, antimakhanna, buddhism, buddhist, buddhist deity, green tara, thangka, thangka painting, tibet, white taraLeave a Comment

Palm leaf craft

By: antimakhanna February 17, 2021

Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, arecaplamcraft, artisans, betelpalm, datepalmcraft, local artisans, palm craft, palmcraft, palmleafcraft, palmleafproducts, palmyraLeave a Comment

Buddhist Figurines

By: antimakhanna February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

Crafts of Indiaantima khanna, buddhism, buddhist figurines, copper, local artisans of sikkim, lost wax casting, metalwork, sikki2 Comments

Happy and Healthy 2021

By: antimakhanna December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

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Make the very best of whatever that comes to you in 2021. Patience was the key for 2020 and I am hoping we will find our pace once again with the coming new year on our doorstep.

Calendar 2021

By: antimakhanna September 16, 2020January 24, 2021

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What’s the first word that comes to your mind when one talks about Year 2020?It’s ‘Patience’ for me! This year has given us a chance to take a break and look back/around our lives. This Pandemic is a wake up call to stop taking this Planet Earth for granted. This year has brought us closer…

National Handloom Day

By: antimakhanna August 7, 2020

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The day is celebrated to honour the handloom community, and acknowledge their contribution towards India’s socio-economic development. The aim is to resolve to protect this heritage and to empower the workers in this sector. The 6th National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, 2020 across the country under the coordination of the Ministry of…