traditional art - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:18:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png traditional art - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Wood Carving- Banaras https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wood-carving-banaras/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wood-carving-banaras/#respond Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:18:25 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=17684 In Banaras, carved wood is never just an object—it is memory, prayer, utility, and beauty, all held in the palm of the hand. Whether found in the corners of old homes, beneath the domes of temples, or on the steps of the ghats, wood carving lives alongside the people of this city. It blends into […]

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wood-carving-banaras/feed/ 0 Copper Craft ~ Chiling, Ladakh https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/copper-craft-ladakh-chiling/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/copper-craft-ladakh-chiling/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:18:09 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=17287 No number of photographs or travel documentaries can prepare one for the boundless grandeur of Ladakh. A person visiting these mountains not only takes something back with him, but also leaves a bit behind. It is an experience which has the power to transform a person for the better. And a tiny yet very crucial […]

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]]> No number of photographs or travel documentaries can prepare one for the boundless grandeur of Ladakh. A person visiting these mountains not only takes something back with him, but also leaves a bit behind. It is an experience which has the power to transform a person for the better. And a tiny yet very crucial part of this experience is the famous cultural craft of copper. There is an abundance of copper in the region. It is interesting to know that the Tibetan word for copper is ‘Zangs’ and the word ‘skar; means valley. So Zanskar can be literally translated to ‘Copper Valley; or even ‘Copper Mountain’.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/copper-craft-ladakh-chiling/feed/ 0 Coppersmith Craft ~ Kashmir https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coppersmith-craft-kashmir/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coppersmith-craft-kashmir/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:39:15 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=16662 Situated in the heart of Palpora, the area holds a hidden treasure in the form of the residents’ remarkable craftsmanship, particularly displayed by the men now along with the women too. Their adept hands skillfully mould copper into captivating works of art, unveiling the intersection of creativity, firmness, and aspirations. The thriving community of coppersmiths […]

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]]> Situated in the heart of Palpora, the area holds a hidden treasure in the form of the residents’ remarkable craftsmanship, particularly displayed by the men now along with the women too. Their adept hands skillfully mould copper into captivating works of art, unveiling the intersection of creativity, firmness, and aspirations. The thriving community of coppersmiths in Palpora is fuelled by a solid spirit of artistry, resilience, and dreams, transforming the village into a vibrant hub.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coppersmith-craft-kashmir/feed/ 0 Mural paintings~Thiruvananthapuram https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kerala-mural-paintings-thiruvananthapuram/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kerala-mural-paintings-thiruvananthapuram/#respond Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:46:27 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=13574 The state of Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’, has a rich assortment of religious influence in their crafts which is continued and secured for traditional and cultural retention. One such art form which has a higher religious influence on it is mural paintings practiced in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. This art form stands as the […]

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]]> The state of Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’, has a rich assortment of religious influence in their crafts which is continued and secured for traditional and cultural retention. One such art form which has a higher religious influence on it is mural paintings practiced in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. This art form stands as the highest in India’s artistic tradition. The Mural painting art of Kerala is known for their technical excellence, depicting enchanting storytelling through clear and bold strokes by using bright and beautiful colours.

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