Colloquially called Baans bareilly due to its huge cane and bamboo mandi(market),Bareilly is famous as a production center for cane furniture. Articles such as furniture, dustbins, racks, lamps, baskets, pot holders, sofa sets and center tables are part of the huge repertoire of items produced. Tools used for the crafting process range from saw, kerosene […]
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Sankheda Furniture of Gujarat
Sankheda furniture is a common sight in most of the traditional Gujarati households. This furniture made in the town of Sankheda has unique patterns and designs. They are made from teak wood and treated with lacquer. They are painted with traditional bright shades of maroon, yellow and gold. To compete with today’s demand for different modern […]
Wood Carving of Sikkim
Wood craft, an ancient art form was originally patronised by the Buddhist monasteries, where ornate wood plaques, Buddhist symbols and icons continue to adorn the walls. Wooden images of Lord Buddha, and wooden containers and utensils are extensively used in Sikkim. The local Sikkimese use a wooden pot for churning curd to make butter, where […]
Lantana Weed Furniture of Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Lantana ca mars as is the botanical name for a weed mostly grown in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand and other parts of the country was a menace before it was realized to be economically viable for producing furniture. Of South America origins, the weed was brought to India as a decorative plant and soon […]