Applique in India

By: antimakhanna April 22, 2021 Crafts of Indiaantimakhanna, applique, craftsofindia, daraz applique, handicraftsofindia, khatwa applique, patchwork, tharu applique, ther seelai, traditional crafts1 Comment

The term appliqué is derived from French and Latin words appliquer and applicare, respectively, which both mean to join or attach. Like embroidery, it has a humble beginning. The technique was used as a way to strengthen worn areas of items or to patch holes that had formed. Early appliqué was used to length the…

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…

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