INTRODUCTION Enamelling is the process of firing a vitreous, glass-like coating on to a metallic base. In India, the tradition is centuries old and has been used for creating both precious art objects as well as utilitarian items. Most often, enamelling has been, and is, used to enrich and decorate jewellery. Commonly known as minakari, enamelling […]
Craft Keyword: Uttar Pradesh
Batik/Wax-Resist Dyeing on Cloth of Uttar Pradesh
The process of batik allows the imagination of the printer to come into play. Wax is used as a resist on those parts of the fabric which will be dyed a shade different from the base colour. The base is dyed a dark colour and the fabric is washed in boiling water and soap after […]
Awadh Jamdani Sari of Uttar Pradesh
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Brass Metal Work of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Moradabad is famous for its exquisite brass ware. The different phases of production are taken care of by specialized craftspeople individually from dhaliya- the metal caster to the engravers. Articles such as paandan- containers for storing paan, hookah, decanters, vases, plates, bowls, pot holders,mirror frames and table lamps are crafted by artisans. Tools used for […]
Camel Bone Carving of Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow has been a prominent center for ivory carving. From creating court objects for the Nawabs of Awadh to carrying out the craft on furniture as initiated by the British, ivory carving has been a significant part of the craft repertoire. Due to the worldwide ban on ivory, the the craftsmen has since been carving […]
Clay Toys of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow is famous for its clay toys which are crafted intricately by the Kumbhars who belong to the Prajapati community. The practice of making these toys began and drew inspiration from the British in the first half of the last century to cater to their interest in collecting vignettes of Indian life. Made and sold […]
Bamboo Flute of Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
Bamboo flute is the simplest of musical instruments. Its legendary association with Lord Krishna makes it a popular Indian musical instrument. In Hindi, bamboo flute is known as bansuri which is made up of two words; baans meaning bamboo and suri that means a musical note. The Indian flute is melodious and a wide range […]
Horn, Bone, Ivory of Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow has been a prominent center for ivory carving. From creating court objects for the Nawabs of Awadh to carrying out the craft on furniture as initiated by the British, ivory carving has been a significant part of the craft repertoire. Due to the worldwide ban on ivory, the the craftsmen has since been carving […]
Chik/Window and Door Screens and Blinds of Delhi
In the hot and dusty plains of North India, chiks have traditionally been used to keep out the dust and blinding heat of the hot summer months keeping the interiors of homes and workplaces cool. This simultaneously utilitarian and decorative product was used widely during Mughal times as screens and partitions in the zenana/women’s quarters. […]
Chikan/White-on-White Embroidery of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Traditional chikankari was originally embroidered with white thread on muslin cloth. Gradually, other fabrics were used as the base; these included organdie, mulmul, tanzeeb, cotton and silk as well as voile, chiffon, linen, rubia, khadi handloom, terry cloth, polyester, georgette. Chikan is essentially a white-on-white embroidery, that is to say white embroidery on white fabric. […]