by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Arts & Crafts of India
India has a glorious tradition in toys. The excavations from Harappa and Mohenjodaro have thrown up a magnificent profusion of clay toys. A large variety of materials are used for the manufacture of toys and dolls. Red wood, cow dung, papier-mache, paper and clay are... 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
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... 