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Murti Kala ~Wooden craft Varanasi

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:31 +0000

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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Wood carving ~ Narayanpur

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Wood carving Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, is one of India’s most celebrated tribal art forms. It is a vital part of the broader Bastar woodcraft tradition, characterized by its intricate storytelling, connection to nature, and reflection of the cultural heritage of the locals. Bastar wooden craft received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2007 for its uniqueness of creation.

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Wood Craft – Sawantwadi

dev team — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:51:00 +0000

Sawantwadi wooden toys were never merely playthings. They have been present over centuries, spanning through an intricate intersection of entertainment, education, cultural transmission, and sacred tradition, making them cherished artifacts across ages and spaces. These toys served purposes far beyond amusement, acting as visual aids, cultural carriers, and emblems of regional pride. Explore the wood craft Sawantwadi and bring a piece home.

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Wood Carving- Banaras

dev team — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:18:25 +0000

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 their rituals and routines, into their festivals and farewells, into what is sacred and what is ordinary.

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Shikara (Boat)~ Kashmir

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:36:32 +0000

Aroun the world, houseboats have become a reflection of an exotic and carefree lifestyle and therefore are considered nothing less than an extravagant luxury. A houseboat stay has always been a fascinating experience for tourists and thereby turning out to be a unique selling proposition for the tourism industry in Kashmir. A Kashmiri houseboat is your home away from home. Travelling in a houseboat makes one feel as if time has come to a standstill.

Shikaras, though smaller in size, are often used synonymously with houseboats. Also known as ‘a floating piece of art’, the shikara is a wooden boat that drifts upon the tranquil waters of Dal Lake and other serene waterways of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

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Lacquer Wood, Nirona- Kutch

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:13:09 +0000

The lacquered wooden products crafted in Nirona village have a unique kaleidoscopic appeal. Artisans create a variety of functional wooden products using simple lathe tools, demonstrating not only their talent and creativity but also their dedication to preserving age-old techniques. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, lacquered wooden products play a vital role in the economic sustainability of artisans’ families, serving as a crucial source of income. Moreover, the allure of these unique creations attracts tourists and art enthusiasts, fostering cultural exchange and generating economic benefits for the community.

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Wallnut Wood Carving, Srinagar

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:26:14 +0000

Srinagar, in the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its crafts. Across the areas of Safa Kadal, Noor Bagh and Fateh Kadal are karkhanas (workshop) famous to crafts such as pashmina, copper carving, embroidery and walnut wood carving. Mostly situated in the by-lanes of downtown Srinagar, it is easy to identify a wood carving karkhana from a distance. The periodic hammering of timber and the strong smell of shaven wood makes it distinct.

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Wood Carving – Kullu

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:32:27 +0000

The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is a part of the western Himalayan region with a wide variety of forests. The mountain ranges here are not only inhabited by rich flora and fauna, but it has also influenced the artistic mores of the people in this region. The craft of wood carving is regarded as one of the major aesthetic traditions of the region and undoubtedly, it holds way more value than mere a visual treat. The Devabhoomi(s) (God’s land) has innumerable temples with carvings of wood as well as stone. It is not only for the old ones, but the new additions also share the same expression. The presence of such richly carved structures amidst the Himalayas has supported a subsistence economy for centuries till now. Wood carving, a vernacular craft, is a product of a culture that has evolved with time with geography and thus mirrors the strong cultural and historical forces of a specific region.

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Coconut Shell Craft ~ Wayanad

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Wayanad, a beautiful district in the state of Kerala, is famous for making coconut shell craft. Initially, the shell was used as a cooking fuel. However, in course of time, with improvement in tools, people started making decorative products by carving coconut shells and made household items like utensils, bowls and jewelry. Wayanad is one of the districts of Kerala, where this craft is practiced in abundance.

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Pinjirakari~Srinagar

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:06:41 +0000

Pinjirakari is the craft of latticework in Kashmir. Chipped and carved out of light deodar wood, these pieces consist of strips of wood arranged in repeating geometric forms. These pieces are then joined to make the larger form. The distinguishing fact of this woodwork is that it does not use any glue for sticking together the pieces. They are held in position by precise joinery and the pressure they exert on each other.

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