Murti Kala ~Wooden craft ...
The wooden toys of Varanasi are widely known for their finely carved and painted wooden toys. Known as Murti Kala by the local artisans.
Murti Kala ~Wooden craft Varanasi
Kashmiri Ganj, Khojwan, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Bone Carving ~ Lucknow
The craft of bone carving, which translates to ‘Haddi pe Naqqashi’, is a centuries-old practice that involves the intricate art of naqqashi (carving) on bone.
Wooden Lathe Toys ~ Varan...
The Lathe workers of Varanasi, make brightly-coloured lac coated toys, giving them the name Lacquerware toys.
Wooden Lathe Toys ~ Varanasi
Kashmiri Ganj, Khojwan, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Meenakari Craft ~ Varanas...
The art of Meenakari practised in the lanes of Varanasi is known as Gulabi Meenakari. The colour ‘Gulabi’ pink is a predominant colour used, taking its name from the craft.
Meenakari Craft ~ Varanasi
Gai ghat Varanasi, Gaighat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Wood Carving- Banaras
In Banaras, carved wood is never just an object, it is memory, prayer, utility, and beauty, all held in the palm of the han
