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Mastering Indian Crafts: A Journey of Heritage


India  •  9 Aug, 2023  •  36,173 Views  •  ⭐ 5.0

Written by Shivani Chourasia


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The vibrant tapestry of India's cultural heritage is interwoven with age-old traditional crafts. These crafts, handed down through generations, tell tales of regions, dynasties, and the hands that shaped them. For those intrigued by India's artisanal beauty and who wish to delve deeper, here's a guide to five traditional crafts and where to immerse yourself in their creation.

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Block Printing, Rajasthan

Ink Impressions of Tradition

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Block printing is one of India's most celebrated textile arts. Wooden blocks carved with intricate patterns are dipped in dye and stamped onto fabrics. The result? Gorgeous motifs that breathe life into garments and furnishings.

Where to Learn: Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is a hub for block printing. Workshops like the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing and Bagru Textiles offer hands-on courses, allowing enthusiasts to create their masterpieces.

Pottery and Terracotta, Delhi

Moulding Earth into Art

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Pottery, one of the oldest crafts, is the art of shaping clay into utilitarian or decorative items. Terracotta, a type of pottery, involves creating clay items and baking them at high temperatures.

Where to Learn: Delhi, the heart of India, boasts several pottery hubs. The Delhi Blue Pottery Trust and Sanskriti Kendra are places where beginners and experts alike can mould their imaginations into tangible beauty.

Madhubani Painting, Bihar

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