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A beautiful amalgam of metals such as copper and zinc, Bidri contains the pure qualities of both the metals. The black colour of the Bidri metal is obtained f

Coconut Crafts in India refers to the creation of utility and decorative items with coconut shells, which is practiced in various parts of the country. Coc

Longpi pottery is one unique art where the potters do not use the potter’s wheel, instead, use the coiled method of making pots. All shaping is done wi

The lac turnery craft of this small town on the outskirts of Bangalore, en route to Mysore, dates back to the Tipu Sultan era when he brought back immensely sk

Skilled artisans in Rajasthan create decorative and utilitarian objects from wood that is obtained locally. Painted doors depicting scenes from the Ram

Metal embossing is a 500 years old tradition of India.Kashipura located in Varanasi is one among famous place for sheet metal embossing art. Craftsman usu

While the craft is predominant in Bengal, states such as Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh too are centres of the craft. Dokra craft is o