Indian handicrafts
Indian handicrafts is an art of making crafts by hand in India is called Indian handicrafts, in ancient India people lived in colonies called tribals and they were used to make utility items for their daily need, that art of making the crafts called handicrafts, and the items called handicrafts goods. Then people started selling these products in the local markets “haat”. Time has been passed and people have become more developed and civilised in all aspects, those who were making handicraft products have started trading their makings by increasing demand and population.
(source:Indian handkrafts Development commissioner )
Handmade goods are called handicrafts and handicrafts made in India are known as Indian handicrafts. From early ages to current world, people of India have been using handmade products for a long time. At earlier stage, Indian-handicrafts had been used as utility items to fulfill their need but now these products have become the creation of Art and are used for decorations.
For the examples of the art and the crafts can be seen in any forts and places of india,In Indian architecture and paintings of india. Several handcraft techniques can be seen in all different places of india. Almost of all states of india have their handicraft techniques.And they have own style of making art and craft products.
you can see in the above picture the different states with different kind of hand crafts hear below i am going to give full exposure about each and every parts of india.
1.Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most beautiful destinations of India. However, this paradise on earth has always been in controversy due to terrorism and political turmoil. Nevertheless, there are many other things about this beautiful land to talk about such as its picturesque landscape, its gorgeous people, the beauty of the nature the delicious food colors of nature and its attractive art and crafts. Tourism has been one of the most revenue generating industries in Jammu and Kashmir, which has become slow in the past few years. However, the industry is gaining back its position as more and more local as well as international tour tourists are flocking here these days. With the rise in tourism, the handicraft industry of Kashmir is also getting stronger.
The different categories of Jammu and Kashmir hand crafts is:
.shawls(pashmina)
.wood carving
.walnut wooden crafts
.Namdas
.papier-mchie
.copper and silver wear
.carpets
(source:internet)
The handicrafts of Jammu & Kashmir Handicrafts include some vibrant hand-made crafts, which symbolize the cultural significance of the state. The craftsmen of Jammu and Kashmir have mastered in making items like carpets, baskets, wall hangings, shawls and much more. The handicraft industry of the state is thriving and it provides employment to a large mass of local people of the valley.
Papier mache is a very old form of handicrafts in Jammu & Kashmir, which is equally popular in the state. The original art of papier mache, which uses original gold painted items are quite expensive. However, there are many replicas being created and sold in local market at low prices as well.
(source:internet)
The popularity as well as the importance of Kashmiri Shawls in the handicraft market of Jammu and Kashmir is very old. These delicate shawls are soft and comfortable to use and has a great demand in the international market. The making of these shawls is not an easy task, as it requires a lot of concentration and patience. The embroidery in these shawls is done by colorful threads and the raw material is hand weaved before using for embroidery. Most of these shawls are made of three fibers, namely, wool, Pashmina and Shahtoosh. After that, they are decorated with different motifs and embroidery. These are rare and unique shawls with peculiar charm and interesting designs.
(sourece:internet)
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