by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Arts & Crafts of India, Cultural Bodies in India
The Crafts Council of India (CCI), which was established by Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay in 1976, is a registered non-profit voluntary organisation working for the welfare of crafts persons and the preservation and development of handicrafts. It has its headquarters in... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Arts & Crafts of India
Clay craft is probably one of the earliest creations of man. The discovery of the remnants of clay crafts at the Neolithic site of Mehrgarh (now in Pakistan) points to the existence of Clay pottery as a highly skilled art form as early as 6000 B.C. The typical grey... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Arts & Crafts of India
The discovery of several spindles and a piece of cotton stuck to a silver vase revealed that spinning and weaving of cotton was known to the Harappans nearly five million years ago. References to weaving are found in the Vedic literature on the method of spinning and... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Arts & Crafts of India
Different techniques of fabric painting and weaving are practised in India. Some of the important ones are outlined below. Bandhani or Tie and Dye : It is a sophisticated method of tie and dye used for decorating the cloth. It is an ancient art practiced in many... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Arts & Crafts of India
Embroidery, the art of working raised designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold or silver upon the surface of woven cloth with the help of a needle, has been known in India from very early times. Gujarat and Rajasthan boast of a mind-boggling range in embroideries.... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Arts & Crafts of India
Ivory carving in India has been an extremely popular craft since ages. The Vedic texts include ivory work amongst the noblest of crafts. According to history, King Solomon acquired Indian Ivory in 10th Century B.C, and King Darius used ivory decorations in his palace...