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Saree Weaving- Gadwal

Rooted in the temple town of Gadwal, the saree carries within its folds the weight of sacred geographies, royal patronage, and craft legacies nurtured over centuries.

crafts of india . handloom saree . saree weaving . silk weaving . telangana

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Boat Making

Shikara (Boat)~ Kashmir

Also called the ‘camel of Dal Lake’ due to its importance, the multi-functional shikaras are a lifeline for the people of Kashmir.

boat making . Jammu and Kashmir . Kashmir . Srinagar . wood carving . wood craft

Srinagar-Srinagar

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Carving

Copper Craft ~ Chiling, L...

Copper and brass have played a significant role in fulfilling these needs. Even today, in most traditional Ladakhi kitchens such utensils are commonly seen

coppersmith . crafts of india . ladakh . Ladakh handicrafts . metal utensils . traditional art

Chiling Sumda village

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Colourful Heritage

Saree Weaving ~ Pochampal...

Silk Saree weaving Pochampally stand out for their unique quality and beautiful color combinations.

handloom saree . Pochampally weaving . silk weaving . telangana

Pochampally

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Carving

Coppersmith Craft ~ Kashm...

Copper craft has played a significant role in Indian household for centuries, embodying both cultural importance and practical advantages.

copper . coppersmith . crafts of india . indiancraft . Kashmir . traditional art . utensil making

Srinagar-Srinagar

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Colourful Heritage

Phad Painting ~ Bhilwara

Phad paintings are unique because of their distinctive stories. Unlike linear storytelling, the space in Phad paintings is divided according to the epic geography, creating a sort of ‘epic map.’

crafts of india . Hand painted . Phad Painting . Rajasthan . religious craft . Story telling . Textile and Tales

Bhilwara-Bhilwara

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