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| Crafts in India began with the purpose of making tools that make life easier. The art of crafts later developed into a kind of specialized skill practiced by a select group of people. Gradually crafts became an expression of creativity. Indian crafts are wide and varied in range . Artisans all over India are skilled in many different forms of crafts ranging from painting to jewelry making and sculpting to textile weaving. Indian paintings can be classified into murals and miniatures. Traditional Indian paintings were done using vegetable dyes. The tradition of weaving textile in India is one of the oldest textile traditions of the world. The kind of woven fabric differs from place to place. Silk is common in the northeast state of Assam and the southern states. Cotton is woven in the west and central Indian states. The type of weave also varies according to region. Kashmir is famous for its wool and cotton blended garments. Woven cloths are printed using the methods of batik, block printing or tie and dye and then embellished with mirrors, sequins or in some cases shells. The gold jewelry makers of India are famous for their exquisite craftsmanship. Indian designs are characterized by filigree work and nature inspired motifs. Another unique factor of Indian gold jewelry is the “Meenakari”. In that, the gold jewelry pieces are painted with colors to make them more attractive. Indian craftsmen also include skilled sculptors, potters and wood carvers. In 1928, an independent arts organization was started in Delhi. It was known as the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS). AIFACS organizes three art exhibitions yearly and awards prizes to artists across the country. The most prestigious awards include the Kala Shree, Kala Vibhushan and Kala Ratna. The highest award bestowed by them is the Kala Samrat. For further information on the crafts of India visit our website indiacraftshop.com |
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