handicrafts of UP - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:07:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png handicrafts of UP - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Mukaish Work (badla Kaam) ~ Lucknow https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/mukaish-work-lucknow/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/mukaish-work-lucknow/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:38:57 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18893 Mukaish (or Muqaish) is a form of metal embroidery known for its delicate shimmer, created by embedding fine, flattened metal wires into fabric. Originally crafted using gold and silver wires for royal garments, it is a technique that does not announce itself loudly but reveals its presence gradually through subtle glints of metal that emerge […]

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]]> Mukaish (or Muqaish) is a form of metal embroidery known for its delicate shimmer, created by embedding fine, flattened metal wires into fabric. Originally crafted using gold and silver wires for royal garments, it is a technique that does not announce itself loudly but reveals its presence gradually through subtle glints of metal that emerge as light moves across the cloth. Historically referred to as Kamdani, it later came to be known as Mukaish in Punjab, meaning something shiny or sparkling. The craft is also called Sacha Kaam, as it was traditionally executed with real gold and silver wires, and is also popular as badla work (badla refers to the flattened metallic wire). Today, Mukaish continues to be practised in the narrow lanes of Purana Lucknow, preserving its quiet elegance and intricate craftsmanship.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/mukaish-work-lucknow/feed/ 0 Murti Kala ~Wooden craft Varanasi https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/murti-kala-wood-craft-varanasi/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/murti-kala-wood-craft-varanasi/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:31 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18647 The wooden craft ( Wooden toys ) of Varanasi are widely known for their finely carved and painted forms. Referred to as Murti Kala by local artisans, they were originally created for pilgrims. These toys are crafted in artisan clusters around Kashmiriganj in Varanasi and are later painted by potters from the Prajapati community. They […]

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]]> The wooden craft ( Wooden toys ) of Varanasi are widely known for their finely carved and painted forms. Referred to as Murti Kala by local artisans, they were originally created for pilgrims. These toys are crafted in artisan clusters around Kashmiriganj in Varanasi and are later painted by potters from the Prajapati community. They often depict animals, folk figures, deities, and scenes from rural life.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/murti-kala-wood-craft-varanasi/feed/ 0 Bone Carving ~ Lucknow https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bone-carving-lucknow/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bone-carving-lucknow/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:00:06 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18687 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. Bone carving is one of India’s lesser-known yet deeply refined crafts. It is practised in various places in India, including Sambhal, Lucknow, Jodhpur and Barabanki. Primarily made from buffalo bones, […]

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]]> 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. Bone carving is one of India’s lesser-known yet deeply refined crafts. It is practised in various places in India, including Sambhal, Lucknow, Jodhpur and Barabanki. Primarily made from buffalo bones, the raw material is sourced from slaughterhouses, using bones that are by-product of the meat industry and would otherwise be discarded or buried. 

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