Artisan Representation - Craft Documentation & Online Research Archive https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png Artisan Representation - Craft Documentation & Online Research Archive https://gaatha.org 32 32 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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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bone-carving-lucknow/feed/ 0 Terracotta ~ Kumhar Para, Kondagaon https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/terracotta-kondagaon-kumhar-para-village/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/terracotta-kondagaon-kumhar-para-village/#respond Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:43:27 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18453 In a small village of Kumhar Para, a beautiful craft called Terracotta flourishes. Terracotta is derived from two Italian words- Terra, meaning earth, and Cotta, meaning cooked or baked. Amid a world of constant push towards mass production, the villagers here continue to showcase their timeless craftsmanship in each unique, handcrafted item, produced in limited […]

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]]> In a small village of Kumhar Para, a beautiful craft called Terracotta flourishes. Terracotta is derived from two Italian words- Terra, meaning earth, and Cotta, meaning cooked or baked. Amid a world of constant push towards mass production, the villagers here continue to showcase their timeless craftsmanship in each unique, handcrafted item, produced in limited quantities.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/terracotta-kondagaon-kumhar-para-village/feed/ 0 Wood carving ~ Narayanpur https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wood-carving-narayanpur/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wood-carving-narayanpur/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:59:45 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18371 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 […]

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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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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wood-carving-narayanpur/feed/ 0 Weaving ~ Kotpad, Odisha https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kotpad-handloom-weaving-odisha/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kotpad-handloom-weaving-odisha/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:53:47 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18323 Kotpad handloom weaving is a century-old textile tradition that originated in a small weaving village called ‘Kotpad’ in the Koraput district of Odisha. Known for preserving and promoting tribal heritage, Kotpad handlooms became the first product in Odisha to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2005, thereby protecting its uniqueness. These textiles are woven […]

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]]> Kotpad handloom weaving is a century-old textile tradition that originated in a small weaving village called ‘Kotpad’ in the Koraput district of Odisha. Known for preserving and promoting tribal heritage, Kotpad handlooms became the first product in Odisha to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2005, thereby protecting its uniqueness. These textiles are woven by the Panka, Mirga and Manikpuria community in the southern areas of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kotpad-handloom-weaving-odisha/feed/ 0 Bhitti Chitra (Muriya Painting)~ Chhattisgarh https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bhitti-chitra-muriya-painting-chhattisgarh/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bhitti-chitra-muriya-painting-chhattisgarh/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:39:49 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18223 Bhitti Chitras Chhattisgarh are an integral part of the region’s cultural heritage, visually representing and preserving historical traditions, customs, rituals, collective memory, and the unique identity of each community or tribe. The term Bhitti Chitra comes from two Sanskrit words: bhitti, meaning wall, and chitra, meaning painting. These artworks have long served as a medium […]

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]]> Bhitti Chitras Chhattisgarh are an integral part of the region’s cultural heritage, visually representing and preserving historical traditions, customs, rituals, collective memory, and the unique identity of each community or tribe. The term Bhitti Chitra comes from two Sanskrit words: bhitti, meaning wall, and chitra, meaning painting. These artworks have long served as a medium to pass down knowledge, beliefs, and customs across generations. They are both informative and aesthetically appealing.

These paintings are not confined to a specific artistic style; they are primarily narrative, where each element symbolizes a cultural belief or value. Different tribes create these paintings for different purposes, but among the most well-known are those of the Muria people, an indigenous tribal community from the Bastar region. As a subgroup of the larger Gond tribe, the Muria are known for their progressive perspectives on life and marriage, and they were traditionally responsible for painting the walls of the Ghotuls, their unique youth dormitories.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/bhitti-chitra-muriya-painting-chhattisgarh/feed/ 0 Wrought Iron ~Kidai chepda, Kondagaon https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wrought-iron-kidai-chepda-kondagaon/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wrought-iron-kidai-chepda-kondagaon/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:12:18 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=18155 In Chhattisgarh, the knowledge of iron is as old as civilization itself. The Agariya community, whose name comes from the word Aag meaning fire, has long been the torchbearer of this tradition, extracting iron from ore and shaping it into functional objects like agricultural tools, hunting gear, diyas, and more.This age-old skill found new meaning […]

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]]> In Chhattisgarh, the knowledge of iron is as old as civilization itself. The Agariya community, whose name comes from the word Aag meaning fire, has long been the torchbearer of this tradition, extracting iron from ore and shaping it into functional objects like agricultural tools, hunting gear, diyas, and more.
This age-old skill found new meaning when their creations reached urban markets. The raw, rustic aesthetic of their work captivated modern audiences, inspiring artisans and designers to collaborate and experiment. What began as a traditional craft has evolved continuously for over four decades, and the story still forges ahead.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/wrought-iron-kidai-chepda-kondagaon/feed/ 0 Stone Carving~ Jabalpur https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/stone-carving-jabalpur/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/stone-carving-jabalpur/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:41:48 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=17683 Jabalpur stone carvings reflects a long-standing relationship between material, sacred symbolism, and evolving aesthetic sensibilities. Far beyond being mere artifacts of decoration, these carvings operate as objects of devotion, memory, identity, and commerce, migrating from temples to tourist stalls, from rituals to residences.

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]]> Jabalpur stone carvings reflects a long-standing relationship between material, sacred symbolism, and evolving aesthetic sensibilities. Far beyond being mere artifacts of decoration, these carvings operate as objects of devotion, memory, identity, and commerce, migrating from temples to tourist stalls, from rituals to residences.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/stone-carving-jabalpur/feed/ 0 Gollabhama Saree Weaving- Siddipet https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/gollabhama-saree-weaving-siddipet/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/gollabhama-saree-weaving-siddipet/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:03:50 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=17681 The Siddipet Gollabhama Saree is not just a piece of fabric; it is a living tradition, worn, celebrated, and reinterpreted through generations. Traditionally, these sarees were worn by women across rural Telangana, especially during religious festivals, community gatherings, harvest celebrations, and temple events.

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]]> The Siddipet Gollabhama Saree is not just a piece of fabric; it is a living tradition, worn, celebrated, and reinterpreted through generations. Traditionally, these sarees were worn by women across rural Telangana, especially during religious festivals, community gatherings, harvest celebrations, and temple events.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/gollabhama-saree-weaving-siddipet/feed/ 0 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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]]> 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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