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Handicraft has always been an integral part of Indian life and culture. From the crude stone weapons of the prehistoric man and the potter's wheel to the ceramic handicraft items, Indians have constantly created magic with their art and talent and left the world wanting for more.
Ethnic, cultural and religious multiplicity along with geological diversity, has contributed to the amazing variety and richness of Indian handicraft traditions. Each Indian state has its own signature handicraft that has withstood the ravages of time and technology, making Indian artists luminaries in the world of art and crafts. Crafts in India presents you with these traditional arts and handicrafts of India. Timeless paintings, enthralling sculptures and statues, jewelry, furniture, home décor and home furnishing products, traditional games, toys and dolls, and much more of Indian handicrafts. The cultural rhythm of India reverberates in the modest dwellings of the Indian artisans for whom handicrafts are not just a vocation but also veneration. Browse through the kaleidoscopic colors of Indian Handicraft and experience the spirit of quintessential India in its handicrafts and collectible treasures and get fascinated.

2006-10-06 12:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jigyasu Prani 6 · 0 0

Its very hard to explain about the rich heritage of Indian handy crafts. But I guess this link gives you a detailed info of Indian Handicrafts.

http://www.craftsinindia.com/indian_handicrafts_history/

however here is another interesting link which shows the map of Indian Handicrafts with different states and thier works.

http://www.craftsinindia.com/maps/india.html

Check this link to see the maps each state (zone wise) seperately and thier handicrafts

http://www.craftsinindia.com/maps/india_handicrafts_map.html

here is another useful link
http://www.kamat.com/database/content/handicrafts/index.htm

hope this info helps you out

- Mk

2006-10-04 06:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mahesh Khanna T 4 · 0 0

u really have to see it in person in order to learn critical differences between handicrafts. i would suggest going to nearby indian handicraft store and finding more info and also on google u might be able to find info

Good luck

2006-10-04 06:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by vick 5 · 0 0

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