Made from a locally sourced lightweight wood and then hand-painted, giving them a distinctive local aesthetic.
The lacquer wooden products crafted in Nirona village, Kutch, hold profound significance at the intersection of cultural, economic, and artistic realms.
Nirona, Gujarat, India
Srinagar 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.
Srinagar
Kullu wood carving, rooted in the Himalayan Kath-Khuni tradition, blends structural ingenuity with intricate artistry, reflecting the region’s evolving cultural and spiritual identity.
Headgear is an important part for Kathakali performances as it allows actors to embody the characters they are playing. Due to the elaborate headgear worn by the performers, they look larger than life and are able to intensify the theatrical aspect of the performance.
Vellinezhi, Palakkad, Kerala, India