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IKAT SILK SHIRT
Ikat is a tie-dye technique yielding woven fabric of the most intricate and colorful designs.Ikats in
Andhra Pradesh are skillfully woven at home under the supervision of expert weavers.
Pochampalli in Nalgonda district is famous for their work in Ikat tie-and-dye weaving. This craft
involves a detailed and sophisticated process where the warp and the weft are tied and dyed
before weaving according to a predetermined design. Geometric patterns are one of a kind which
have spots as per desired design all over the surface and woven with two or more colours. It is the
most unique art form of Andhra Pradesh's handloom heritage.
Product : Silk Ikat Shirts Name of the Craft person : Shri Edem Bhasker
(Weaver who made the fabrics) Medium of Work : 100% Katan Silk Dimension : Available in Size 38”- 44” Region : Telangana Time taken : 20-30 days.
This shirt is made by16s & 18s Counts Pure Katan silk using fast colours and woven in Handloom
by hand using Graph single Ikat technique.
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IKAT SILK TIE HANKY MUFFLER SET
Ikat is a tie-dye technique yielding woven fabric of the most intricate and colorful designs. Ikats in
Andhra Pradesh are skillfully woven at home under the supervision of expert weavers.
Pochampalli in Nalgonda district is famous for their work in Ikat tie-and-dye weaving. This craft
involves a detailed and sophisticated process where the warp and the weft are tied and dyed
before weaving according to a predetermined design. Geometric patterns are one of a kind which
have spots as per desired design all over the surface and woven with two or more colours. It is the
most unique art form of Andhra Pradesh's handloom heritage.
Product : Silk Ikat Ties & Tie sets Name of the Craft person : Shri. Edem Bhasker
(Weaver who made the fabrics) Medium of Work : 100% Katan Silk Dimension : Available in Sizes, tie : 6 Cms, Bottle Neck,
Muffler : 18 X 140 Cms, Hanky 25 Cms X 25 Cms. Region : Telangana Time taken : 20-30 days.
This three piece Tie, Hanky, Muffler set is made by 16s & 18s Counts Pure Katan silk using fast
colours and fabric is woven in Handloom using Graph single Ikat technique. This tie, hanky, muffler
set is specially fabricated with special lining and packed retaining the texture and quality.
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SILK BROCADE BED COVER
Silk Brocade Bed covers are made in Varanasi. They are among the finest bed covers in India and known for their gold and silver brocade or zari. The brocade weavers of Varanasi insert designs through the traditional ‘Jala’ a mechanical device. The device helps to lift the work at predetermined coded space, where extra weft/warp yarns are inserted.
Product ID : BROCADE BED COVER (5 PCS. SET) Name of the Craftsperson : Shri. Hazi Rais Ahmed Year of National Award : National Award 2007 Sant Kabir Award 2014 Medium of work : Woven Silk Dimension : 1. Bed cover – 90 inches x 108 inches (225cms
x 275cms) 2. Cushion cover – 16 inches x 16 inches (42cms x 42cms)
Region : Varanasi (U.P) Time taken : 4 Months
Story about the individual product This Brocade Bed cover is hand woven and one of the finest and rarest available. This piece is made with fine woven silk and has taken almost 4 months to be finished. This piece is decorated with intricate woven design inspired from Mughal Art.
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KANTHA BED COVER Kantha Embroidery is the traditional embroidery from West Bengal. The craft is approximately 300 year old. The main fabrics used in the embroidery are Tussar and Silk and stitching is done with colorful cotton threads. First the required designs are drawn on a paper and then traced on the fabric. Thereafter, stitching is done to draw the outlines of the motifs. Finally, the inside motifs are filled with colorful Kantha embroidery. In Kantha work single running stitch is used to cover the surface and the design.
Product ID : KANTHA BED COVER Name of the Craftsperson : Smt. Takdira Begum Year of National Award : National Award 1996 Medium of work : Kantha Embroidery Dimension : 90 inches x 108 inches (225 Cms x 275 Cms) Region : West Bengal Time taken : 6 Months
Story about the individual product Originally, in Kantha Embroidery, the thread for the craft used to be been drawn from the border of
the used cloth. This bed cover is fully covered with running stitch, employing beautiful motifs of
flowers and geometrical shapes as well as themes taken from day to day activities.
This bed cover is a fine example of very fine embroidery and unique colour combination.
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JAMDANI SAREE The word Jamdani is derived from Persian word ‘Jam’ and ‘Dani’ meaning flower and vase respectively. This weave, done on handloom on brocade is a time consuming process and is a blend of figures and floral motifs.
Product ID : Jamdani Saree Name of the Craftsperson : Shri. Peer Mohammad Year of National Award : National Award 2004 Medium of work : Kora Silk Dimension : 6.4 Mtrs. Region : Varanasi (U.P) Time taken : 3 to 4 Months
This dupatta is made of Silk x Cotton with real silver thread. The traditional jamdani features
motifs like floral buta. It has a beautiful konia pallau pattern. The weaver has taken yellow colour
(Pitambari) and this colour is very auspicious . Although the entire colour have its own importance
in Indian culture but yellow is considered to be very pure. Pure Zari weave make it more beautiful
and adorable.
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JAMDANI SAREE
The word Jamdani is derived from Persian word ‘Jam’ and ‘Dani’ meaning flower and vase respectively. This weave done by loom on brocade is time consuming process and is a blend of figures and floral motifs.
Product ID : Jamdani Saree Name of the Craftsperson : Shri. Peer Mohammad Year of National Award : National Award 2004 Medium of work : Silk x Cotton Dimension : 6.4 Mtrs. Region : Varanasi (U.P) Time taken : 3 to 4 Months
This saree is made of silk x cotton with real silver thread. The traditional jamdani features motifs like floral buta, chameli, pennahazari, gendabuti. The weaver has taken white colour and this colour is very soothing. Although different colours have its own importance in Indian culture, white is considered to be very pure and pious. Pure Zari weave makes it more beautiful and adorable. Shwetambari ( white colour fabric) represents white sky.
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JAMDANI SAREE The word Jamdani is derived from Persian word ‘Jam’ and ‘Dani’ meaning flower and vase respectively. This weave is done in handloom on brocade, which is a time consuming process and is a blend of figures and floral motifs.
Product ID : Jamdani Saree Name of the Craftsperson : Shri. Peer Mohammad Year of National Award : National Award 2004 Medium of work : Silk x Cotton Dimension : 6.4 Mtrs. Region : Varanasi (U.P)
Time taken : 3 to 4 Months This saree is woven in silk and cotton yarn with real silver thread. The traditional jamdani features
motifs like floral buta, chameli, pennahazari, gendabuti. The weaver has taken pink colour which
is considered to be very auspicious. Pure Zari weave makes it more beautiful and adorable.
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JAMDANI SAREE The word Jamdani is derived from Persian word ‘Jam’ and ‘Dani’ meaning flower and vase respectively. This weave is done in handloom on brocade, which is a time consuming process and is a blend of figures and floral motifs.
Product ID : Jamdani Saree Name of the Craftsperson : Shri. Peer Mohammad Year of National Award : National Award 2004 Medium of work : Silk x Cotton Dimension : 6.4 mtr. Region : Varanasi (U.P) Time taken : 3 to 4 Months
This saree is woven in fine silk and cotton yarn with real silver thread. The traditional jamdani
features motifs like floral buta, chameli, pennahazari, gendabuti. The weaver has taken pink
colour. Pure Zari weave makes it more beautiful and adorable.
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JAMDANI DUPATTA The word Jamdani is derived from Persian word ‘Jam’ and ‘Dani’ meaning flower and vase respectively. This weave is done on handloom on brocade, which is a time consuming process and is a blend of figures and floral motifs.
Product ID : Jamdani Dupatta Name of the Craftsperson : Shri. Peer Mohammad Year of National Award : National Award 2004 Medium of work : Silk x Cotton Dimension : 240 Cms X 113 Cms. Region : Varanasi (U.P) Time taken : 1 to 2 Months
This saree is made of kora silk with real silver thread. The traditional Jamdani features motifs like floral buta, chameli, pennahazari, gendabuti. The weaver has taken yellow colour and this colour is very soothing. Although the entire colour have its own importance in Indian culture but yellow is considered to be very pure and cools. Pure Zari weave makes it more beautiful and adorable
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PATAN PATOLA DUPATTA
Patan Patola Dupatta is a traditional craft of Patan village in Gujarat which requires utmost precision while weaving. The specialty of this craft is its design and motifs. The yarn is tied & dyed before weaving in Warp and Weft with such a precision that the required designs emerge on Dupatta while weft moves across the loom during the weaving process itself.
Product : Patan Patola Silk Dupatta Medium of work : Pure silk Dimension : 250 Cms X 120 Cms. Region : Gujarat Time Taken : 2 month
This dupatta is hand woven with very intricate geometric designs and flower patterns, being worn mostly for weddings and other special occasions. The design is formed with technique of double Ikat.
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SHIKARGAH SILK DUPATTA
Shikargah range of Banarasi Dupatta uses traditional motifs of birds, animals and hunters.
Shikargah brocade, with hunting scenes brocaded all over, outstands all in its figural beauty.
There are the more complicated all-over patterns of shikargah, the hunting scene. The complex
pattern would often depict a flowing creeper intermingling with animals, birds and elephants with
howdahs, carrying a hunting party.
Product : Shikargah Silk Dupatta Medium of Work : Brocade Dimension : 250 Cms X 110 Cms. Region : Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Time Taken : 2 Months
This dupatta is woven with intricate designs in zari with birds, animals and floral patterns to
enhance design and rich in colour. This has been woven by Shri Kamaluddin Ansari, a weaver
associated with Common Facility Centre, Cholapur, Varanasi managed by CCIC.
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SHIKARGAH SILK DUPATTA
Shikargah range of Banarasi Dupatta uses traditional motifs of birds, animals and hunters.
Shikargah brocade, with hunting scenes brocaded all over, outstands all in its figural beauty.
There are the more complicated all-over patterns of shikargah, the hunting scene. The complex
pattern would often depict a flowing creeper intermingling with animals, birds and elephants with
howdahs, carrying a hunting party.
Product : Shikargah Silk Dupatta Medium of Work : Brocade Dimension : 250 Cms X 110 Cms. Region : Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Time Taken : 2 Months
This dupatta is woven with intricate designs in zari with birds, animals and floral patterns to
enhance design and rich in colour. This has been woven by Shri Chander Prakash Yadav, a
weaver associated with Common Facility Centre, Cholapur, Varanasi managed by CCIC.
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SHIKARGAH SILK FABRIC
Shikargah range of Banarasi fabrics uses traditional motifs of birds, animals and hunters.
Shikargah brocade, with hunting scenes brocaded all over, outstands all in its figural beauty.
There are the more complicated all-over patterns of shikargah, the hunting scene. The complex
pattern would often depict a flowing creeper intermingling with animals, birds and elephants with
howdahs, carrying a hunting party.
Product : Shikargha Silk Fabric Medium of Work : Brocade Dimension : 44 inches width Region : Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Time Taken : One week per meter length
This fabric is woven with intricate design in zari with birds and animals and to enhance the pattern
it carries floral design.
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OLD JAMAWAR SHAWL
Old jamawar shawl is a tradition of Kashmir. Pashmina is a fine type of cashmere goat wool. The name comes from Persian, pašmina, meaning "made from wool and literally translates to "Soft Gold" in Kashmiri. The wool comes from four distinct breeds of the Cashmere goat; namely the Changthangi or Kashmir Pashmina goat from the Changthang plateau in Kashmir region. These shawls are hand spun, woven in Kashmir.
This is a most unique art form of Kashmir handloom heritage. Hand made pashmina products or pashmina garments are more finer, tighter, warmer and luxurious than the machine made pashmina products.
Product : Pashmina Jamawar Shawl Name of the Craft person : Mohd. Muzaffar Medium of Work : 100% pure pashmina wool Dimension : 100 Cms X 200 Cms Region : Kashmir Time taken : 1 year.
This Jamawar shawl is 40 year old piece made by a Master Weaver by hand using Sirki work .
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REVERSIBLE PASHMINA SHAWL
(Dorukha)
The name comes from Persian, pašmina, meaning "made from wool and literally translates to "Soft Gold" in Kashmiri. The wool comes from four distinct breeds of the Cashmere goat; namely the Changthangi or Kashmir Pashmina goat from the Changthang plateau in Kashmir region. These shawls are hand spun, woven in Kashmir.
Hand made pashmina products or pashmina garments are more finer, tighter, warmer and
luxurious than the machine made pashmina products.
Product : Reversible Pashmina Jamawar Shawl Name of the Craft person : Mohd. Muzaffar Medium of Work : 100% pure pashmina wool Dimension : 100 Cms X 200 Cms Region : Kashmir Time taken : One year.
This reversible pashmina shawl is made by a Master Weaver by hand using Sujni work. Reversible pashmina shawl is a tradition of Kashmir. The specialty of this master piece is that the embroidery design pattern is reversible and very rare also. The effect of two tone colour is clearly seen different from both sides.
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HAND EMBROIDERED PASHMINA SHAWL
The name comes from Persian, pašhmina, meaning made from wool and literally translates to "Soft Gold" in Kashmiri. The wool comes from four distinct breeds of the Cashmere goat; namely the Changthangi or Kashmir Pashmina goat from the Changthang plateau in Kashmir region,
Handmade pashmina products or pashmina garments are more finer, tighter, warmer and luxurious than the machine made pashmina products.
Product : Heavy embroidered Pashmina Shawl Name of the Craft person : Sh. Zahoor Ahamad Bhatt Year of National Award : National Award 2011 Medium of Work : 100% pure Pashmina wool Dimension : 100 Cms X 200 Cms Region : Kashmir Time taken : One year. This Hand embroidered pashmina shawl is made by a Master Weaver by hand using Sujni work
(All over jaal). This heavy embroidered pashmina shawl is tradition of Kashmir. The speciality of
this master peace is that the embroidery design pattern covers 90% of the base fabric and it takes
around one year to make such a master piece
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HAND EMBROIDERED PASHMINA SHAWL
The name comes from Persian, Pašhmina, meaning "made from wool and literally translates to "Soft Gold" in Kashmiri. The wool comes from four distinct breeds of the Cashmere goat; namely the Changthangi or Kashmir Pashmina goat from the Changthang plateau in Kashmir region.
Product : Heavy embroidered Pashmina Shawl Name of the Craft person : Shri. Iqbal Javed Medium of Work : 100% pure pashmina wool Dimension : 200 Cms X 100 Cms Region : Kashmir Time taken : One and half years. This Hand embroidered Pashmina shawl is made by a Master Weaver by hand using Sujni work (All over jaal). This heavy embroidered pashmina shawl is a tradition of Kashmir. The specialty of this master piece is that the embroidery design pattern covers 90% of the base fabric and it take around one year to make such a master piece
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PAPIER - MACHE
The base material for Papier – Mache craft is paper combined with natural glue which is soaked in water for 10 to 20 days, then hammered into a thick pulp mash, which is left to dry partially. Each piece is then given a form by hand, putting successive layers of the paper pulp around a central core for basic shaping. When thoroughly dried, a base compound is applied for extra strength and is further smoothened by sand stone. Next a thin rice paper is applied on top with cloth reinforcement in the corners and on the base to protect against expansion or contraction in different climatic conditions. The surface of the article is smoothened with a special stone made of hard burnt brick called "karkod". Then the desired pattern is hand drawn on the surface and completed with an array of colours which results in smooth and attractive products.
Product : Elephant Name of the Craft person : Sh.Iqbal Hussain Khan Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of Work : Paper Mache Dimension : 22 inches (Height) Region : Kashmir Time taken : 60 days
The Elephant is hand crafted and hand painted in very fine and intricate paisley design. On blue colour base, intricate floral design has been drawn in different shades which adds to the beauty of the piece. Fine detailing of the intricate design can be well seen with magnifying glass. Water based colours and natural pigments have been used in this piece. Finally the product is coated with lacquer which protects it from water and gives it extra durability.
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PAPIER - MACHE
The base material for Papier –Mache craft is paper combined with natural glue which is soaked in water for 10 to 20 days, then hammered into a thick pulp mash, which is left to dry partially. Each piece is then given a form by hand, putting successive layers of the paper pulp around a central core for basic shaping. When thoroughly dried, a base compound is applied for extra strength and is further smoothened by sand stone. Next a thin rice paper is applied on top with cloth reinforcement in the corners and on the base to protect against expansion or contraction in different climatic conditions. The surface of the article is smoothened with a special stone made of hard burnt brick called "karkod". Then the desired pattern is hand drawn on the surface and completed with an array of colours which results in smooth and attractive products.
Product : Flower vase
Name of the Craft person : Sh. Iqbal Hussain Khan
Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of Work : Papier Mache Dimension : 18 inches (height) Region : Kashmir Time taken : 90 days
The exquisite Flower Vase is hand crafted and hand painted depicting the fine paisley design abundantly used in traditional Jamawar shawls and carpets. Indigo colour in different shades has been used in this unique piece. The creativity of such finesse is rarely seen as it takes lots of patience and time. This flower vase has brass lining. Finally the product is coated with lacquer which protects it from water and gives it extra durability.
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PAPIER - MACHE
The base material for Papier – Mache craft is paper combined with natural glue which is soaked in water for 10 to 20 days, then hammered into a thick pulp mash, which is left to dry partially. Each piece is then given a form by hand, putting successive layers of the paper pulp around a central core for basic shaping. When thoroughly dried, a base compound is applied for extra strength and is further smoothened by sand stone. Next a thin rice paper is applied on top with cloth reinforcement in the corners and on the base to protect against expansion or contraction in different climatic conditions. The surface of the article is smoothened with a special stone made of hard burnt brick called "karkod". Then the desired pattern is hand drawn on the surface and completed with an array of colours which results in smooth and attractive products.
Product : Thapur Box Name of the Craft person : Sh. Iqbal Hussain Khan Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of Work : Papier Mache Dimension : 11 inches X 18 inches (Oval Box) Region : Kashmir Time taken : 90 days
The exquisite Box is hand crafted in papier–mache in traditional way. The base of the box is painted with colour on which intricate design has been beautifully drawn and filled with different colours encircled by fine border on all sides in multi colour which stands out beautifully against the colourful design use all over. The painting is done with water based and natural pigments. Pure gold has been used to highlight the design which imparts a royal look to the piece. Finally the piece is coated with lacquer which protects it from water and given it extra durability.
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DURRIE WITH HUNTING DESIGN
Durrie or Durry is a thick flat woven rug used traditionally in India as floor covering. Durries are made manually by skilled artisans on traditional horizontal or vertical looms. Durries are usually made from four type of materials i.e. cotton, wool, jute or silk and in variety of combination of these materials. In India Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana are the main centers where this craft is mainly practiced. In Rajasthan pit looms are also used for weaving, in which weavers sit in a pit and feet are used for weaving. Madhya Pradesh durries are known for their sturdy characters and Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh make distinctive types of durries. The raw material is first converted in to thread then woven in to durries. Durries are made by flat weave technique using horizontal looms. They have no pile, no backing which make them reversible.
Product : Wool durrie (hunting design) Name of craft person : Sh. Rustam Shohrab Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of work : Wool, Cotton Dimension : 108 inches X 72 inches Region : Mirzapur (U.P) Time taken : 15-18 Months This Durrie with a hunting scene is an exquisite piece of art which is suited to adorn the walls of regal mansion or a heritage building .In carpets it is easy to weave hunting designs but it is almost rare to see a durrie that portrays the hunting expeditions, in all its majestic trappings. The reason is that the durrie weaver does not have the ease that the canvass of knots provides, to portray his imagination. Weaving a pictorial durrie is many times more difficult than making a carpet and only the skilled hands and extraordinary sense of proportions of the master craftsmen has brought out the images so beautifully.
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PAPIER - MACHE
The base material for Papier – Mache craft is paper combined with natural glue which is soaked in water for 10 to 20 days, then hammered into a thick pulp mash, which is left to dry partially. Each piece is then given a form by hand, putting successive layers of the paper pulp around a central core for basic shaping. When thoroughly dried, a base compound is applied for extra strength and is further smoothened by sand stone. Next a thin rice paper is applied on top with cloth reinforcement in the corners and on the base to protect against expansion or contraction in different climatic conditions. The surface of the article is smoothened with a special stone made of hard burnt brick called "karkod". Then the desired pattern is hand drawn on the surface and completed with an array of colours which results in smooth and attractive products.
Product : Tray Name of the Craft person : Sh. Iqbal Hussain Khan Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of Work : Papier Mache Dimension : 18 inches Region : Kashmir Time taken : 90 days
The exquisite Tray is a traditional wood based Papier-Mache and is coated with a skinny sheet of stretched paper / cloth which is well fitted for colouring pigments. This piece is hand crafted and hand painted in fine paisley design inspiration for which has been taken from old monuments and Jamawar shawls. This unique piece with its colour combination shows the beautiful aesthetic sense of the artist. Water based colours and natural pigments have been used in this piece. Finally the piece is coated with lacquer which protects it from water and given it extra durability.
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PAPIER - MACHE
The base material for Papier – Mache craft is paper combined with natural glue which is soaked in water for 10 to 20 days, then hammered into a thick pulp mash, which is left to dry partially. Each piece is then given a form by hand, putting successive layers of the paper pulp around a central core for basic shaping. When thoroughly dried, a base compound is applied for extra strength and is further smoothened by sand stone. Next a thin rice paper is applied on top with cloth reinforcement in the corners and on the base to protect against expansion or contraction in different climatic conditions. The surface of the article is smoothened with a special stone made of hard burnt brick called "karkod". Then the desired pattern is hand drawn on the surface and completed with an array of colours which results in smooth and attractive products.
Product : Powder Box Name of the Craft person : Sh. Iqbal Hussain Khan Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of Work : Papier Mache Dimension : 06 inches Region : Kashmir Time taken : 45 days
The Box is hand crafted. This piece is beautifully hand painted in the floral design on a coloured base. The design used in this piece shows the abundant floral beauty of the valley. Water based colours and natural pigments have been used in this piece. Finally the product is coated with lacquer which protects it from water and gives it extra durability.
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MARBLE INLAY BOX
Marble Inlay Work is one of the most attractive arts done on marble. This art work adorns the
world famous Taj Mahal of Agra and other Mughal Monuments.
The delicate process involves drawing, cutting and engraving motifs on marble surface manually.
To start with, a desired pattern e.g., floral or geometrical design is engraved on the marble surface.
Small pieces of semi precious stones of different shape are cut delicately to fit in these grooves
precisely. These small pieces are then slipped and fixed using an adhesive into the grooves.
Product : Marble Round Box
Name of the craft person : Mr. Iqbal Ahmed
Year of National award / Shilp Guru : 1979 / 2006
Medium of Work : Marble
Dimension : 12 inches (diameter)
Region : Agra U.P.
Time Taken : 2 years
This exquisite marble round box is handcrafted with very fine inlay work. Intricate floral pattern of
this box is the reproduction of the designs seen on Taj Mahal, the famous monument of Mughal
Period. The intricate inlay work is done in multicolor semi-precious stones such as Lapies Luzuli,
Turquoise, coral, malachite, jasper and mother of pearl, Aesthetically used mother of pearl adds an
ornate sheen to the piece.
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MARBLE INLAY PLATE
Marble Inlay Work is one of the most attractive arts done on marble. This art work adorns the
world famous Taj Mahal and other Mughal Monuments.
The delicate process involves drawing, cutting and engraving motifs on marble surface manually.
To start with, a desired pattern e.g., floral or geometrical design is engraved on the marble surface.
Small pieces of semi precious stones of different shape are cut delicately to fit in these grooves
precisely. These small pieces are then slipped and fixed using an adhesive into the grooves.
Product : Round Plate Black
Name of the craft person : Mr. Iqbal Ahmed
Year of National award / Shilp Guru : 1979 / 2006
Medium of Work : Black Belgium Stone
Dimension : 18 inches diameter
Region : Agra U.P.
Time Taken : 3 years
This exquisite marble round black Belgium plate is handcrafted with very fine inlay work. Intricate
floral pattern of this plate is the reproduction of the designs seen on Taj Mahal, the famous
monument of Mughal Period. The intricate inlay work is done in multi-colour semi-precious stones
such as coral, malachite and mother of pearl. Aesthetically used mother of pearl adds an ornate
sheen to the piece.
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MARBLE INLAY PLATE
Marble Inlay Work is one of the most attractive arts done on marble. This art work adorns the
world famous Taj Mahal and other Mughal Monuments.
The delicate process involves drawing, cutting and engraving motifs on marble surface manually.
To start with, a desired pattern e.g., floral or geometrical design is engraved on the marble surface.
Small pieces of semi precious stones of different shape are cut delicately to fit in these grooves
precisely. These small pieces are then slipped and fixed using an adhesive into the grooves.
Product : Round Marble Plate
Name of the craft person : Mr. Iqbal Ahmed
Year of National award / Shilp Guru : 1979 / 2006
Medium of Work : Marble
Dimension : 21 inches diameter.
Region : Agra U.P.
Time Taken : 3 years
This exquisite marble round plate is handcrafted with very fine inlay work. Intricate floral pattern of
this plate is the reproduction of the designs seen on Taj Mahal, the famous monument of Mughal
Period. The intricate inlay work is done in multicolour semi-precious stones such as Lapies Luzuli,
Turquoise, coral, malachite and mother of pearl. Aesthetically used mother of pearl adds an ornate
sheen to the piece.
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MARBLE INLAY BOX
Marble Inlay Work is one of the most attractive arts done on marble. This art work adorns the
world famous Taj Mahal and other Mughal Monuments.
The delicate process involves drawing, cutting and engraving motifs on marble surface manually.
To start with, a desired pattern e.g., floral or geometrical design is engraved on the marble surface.
Small pieces of semi precious stones of different shape are cut delicately to fit in these grooves
precisely. These small pieces are then slipped and fixed using an adhesive into the grooves.
Product : Octagonal Box
Name of the craft person : Mr. Rafiq-uddin
Year of National award / Shilp Guru : 1987 / 2015
Medium of Work : Marble
Dimension : 4” Diameter
Region : Agra U.P.
Time Taken : 30 days
This exquisite marble box is handcrafted with very fine inlay work. Intricate floral pattern of this box
is the reproduction of the designs seen on Taj Mahal, the famous monument of Mughal Period. The
intricate inlay work is done in multi colour semi precious stones such as Turquoise and mother of
pearl. Aesthetically used mother of pearl adds an ornate sheen to the piece.
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MARBLE INLAY BOX
Marble Inlay Work is one of the most attractive arts done on marble. This art work adorns the
world famous Taj Mahal and other Mughal Monuments.
The delicate process involves drawing, cutting and engraving motifs on marble surface manually.
To start with, a desired pattern e.g., floral or geometrical design is engraved on the marble surface.
Small pieces of semi precious stones of different shape are cut delicately to fit in these grooves
precisely. These small pieces are then slipped and fixed using an adhesive into the grooves.
Product : Marble Octagonal Box
Name of the craft person : Mr. Rafiq-uddin
Year of National award / Shilp Guru : 1987 / 2015
Medium of Work : Black Onyx.
Dimension : 4 inches diameter
Region : Agra U.P.
Time Taken : 30 days
This exquisite marble box black is handcrafted with very fine inlay work. Intricate floral pattern of
this box is the reproduction of the designs seen on Taj Mahal, the famous monument of Mughal
Period. The intricate inlay work is done in multi colour semi-precious stones such as Turquoisel and
mother of pearl. Aesthetically used mother of pearl adds an ornate sheen to the piece.
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TARKASHI INLAY ON WOOD
Tarkashi work is done generally on teakwood or sheesham. This art requires a great deal of
tenacity, precision and dexterity on the part of the artisan. To inlay any object, lines are drawn on
the area to be inlaid through Khatrakash, a wood piercing drill. For small designs that are circular,
a compass may also be used. Extremely fine brass wires are then hammered into these incisions
after which the object is rubbed with Khaddas or sandpaper, polished and varnished. Jewellery or
bangle boxes, door knobs, pen stands, lamps, tables or big items like doorways are adorned with
this craft. One kiwarjori takes as long as three to five months time though a small box may be
done in one or two days. The cost of the object is evaluated on the basis of the time spent and the
intricacy of the work done on it.
Product : Elephant in Tarkashi work Name of the craftsperson : Shri Ram Swaroop Year of National Award / Shilp Guru : 2008 / 2014 Medium of work : Kadam Wood Dimension : 10 inches Region : Rajasthan Time taken : 3 Months
This elephant has been exquisitely handcrafted in Kadam Wood with brass wire inlay in geometric
and floral patterns. This art has been derived from Mughal style of art.
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SANDALWOOD JHAROKHA
Wood carving is a form of craft wherein artefacts is made by tools and chisel resulting in a wooden figure or figurine. A wood carver begins a carving by selecting a chunk of wood the approximate size and shape of the figure he or she wishes to create or, if the carving is to be large, several pieces of wood may be joined together to create the required size. The type of wood is important. Hardwoods are more difficult to shape but have greater luster and longevity. Once the sculptor selects the wood, he begins a general shaping process using gouges of various sizes. Once the general shape is made, the carver may use a variety of tools for creating details.
Product : Sandal Wood Jharokha Name of the craftsperson : Shri Mahesh Jangid Year of National Award : 1993 Medium of work : Sandalwood Dimension : 19'' height x 17'' width Time Taken : 6 Months Region : Rajasthan
This Sandal Wood Carved Jharokha is a Decorative piece with Indian Traditional Miniature Carving
Design. This is a Hand carved piece depicting Mahavira also known as Vardhamana was the
twenty fourth and last Tirthankara. In Jainism, a Tirthankara is an omniscient teacher who
preaches dharma (righteous path) and builds a bridge across the ocean of rebirth and
transmigration.
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SANDALWOOD POCKET WATCH
Wood carving is a form of craft wherein artefacts is made by tools and chisel resulting in a wooden figure or figurine. A wood carver begins a carving by selecting a chunk of wood the approximate size and shape of the figure he or she wishes to create or, if the carving is to be large, several pieces of wood may be joined together to create the required size. The type of wood is important. Hardwoods are more difficult to shape but have greater luster and longevity. Once the sculptor selects the wood, he begins a general shaping process using gouges of various sizes. Once the general shape is made, the carver may use a variety of tools for creating details.
Product : Sandalwood Pocket Watch Name of the craftsperson : Shri Mahesh Jangid Year of National Award : 1993 Medium of work : Sandalwood Dimension : 4'' Time Taken : 1 Month Region : Rajasthan
This Sandal Wood pocket watch is a decorative piece with Indian Traditional Miniature Carving.
This Sandalwood carved pocket watch opens up into a weighing scale with Taj Mahal nestling on
one arm and Red Fort on the other. They in turn lift to reveal Deewane-e-khas and Mumtaz
grave.
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METAL WORK
The art of metal work has been practiced in India since ancient times. The skill in mining, smelting
& working of metals was developed thousands of years ago. This craft is an integral part of Indian
culture. Indian metal craft is very famous and considered the best in the world. The traditional
methods of sand casting & lost wax methods are employed in this field. The craftsman moulds
sheets of brass into wonderful objects of art.
Product : Resting Ganesha in Brass
Name of the craft person : Mr. Surinder
Year of National award : 2009
Medium of Work : Brass
Dimension :
Region : Delhi
Time Taken : 30 days
This exquisite resting Ganesha is intricately engraved in brass. This piece was designed in sand
and then casted in metal. It is intricately engraved.
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MARBLE GOLD LEAF
The art of painting marble with gold leaf work has its origin in the royal city of Jaipur (Rajasthan).
Once a marble product is made designs are drawn on it by skilled craftsman. The subject of these
designs vary from flower motifs to traditional miniature paintings and old traditional jewellery
designs. These designs are imprinted with pure gold leaf with an adhesive, these areas are
further embellished with pure gold polish and colours and in the end the whole piece is lacquered.
Product : Marble Gold Leaf Pot
Name of the craft person : Mr. Suraj Sharma
Year of State Award : 2001-2002
Medium of Work : Marble
Dimension : 47" x 18"
Region : Jaipur
Time Taken : 3 months
This exquisite flower pot in marble is hand painted depicting 12 months (Bara Masa) of the Hindu
Lunar Calendar. The artist has beautifully shown the seasons of the year (12 month) namely
vaishakha , Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shraavana, Bhadra, Ashvin, Kartik, Agahana, Pausha, Magha,
Phalguna & Chaitra.
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TREE OF LIFE IN RELIEF WORK
Relief work is a sculpture technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to solid
background of the same material. To create a sculpture in relief is to give the impression that the
sculpted material has been raised above the background plane level.
Product : Tree of life painting
Name of the craft person : Mr. Sneh Gangal
Year of National Award : 2002
Medium of Work : stone dust
Dimension : 47" x 18"
Region : Delhi
Time Taken : 3 months
Tree of life represents the concept of life cycle in Hindu mythology. This classic painting is inspired
by Kalamkari patterns. The artist has mixed some miniature painting characteristics to make it a
classical creation with original ideas. It has been made on water proof Plywood with five to six
layers of stone dust. The painting is hand drawn with black lines with great precision and completed
with oil colors.
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SILVER FILIGREE ROYAL CASKET (PAANDAN)
Silver Filigree is an ancient craft practised by the tribes of Orissa in Cuttack region and Karim Nagar
in Telangana. Thin wires of silver are plaited to depict themes on flora, fauna and calligraphy. In
each piece the craftsman recreates images from the world around him. Jewellery pieces such as
ear rings, toe rings, bangles and necklaces are also made using the filigree craft.
Product ID : Silver Filigree Royal Casket Name of Craftman : Sh. D. Krishnachary Year of National Award : 2006 Medium Of Work : Silver 92.5% Purity. Dimension : 10 x 6 x 9.5 inches Region : Telangana Time Taken : 60 Days.
The Royal Casket is a recreation of the old Royal Boxes. These boxes were used to store precious
stone, Royal stamps and in some cases to serve betel and nuts to the dignitaries in the Royal
courts of India.
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SILVER FILIGREE TRAY
Silver Filigree is an ancient craft practised by the tribes of Orissa in Cuttack region and Karim Nagar
in Telangana. Thin wires of silver are plaited to depict themes on flora, fauna and calligraphy. In
each piece the craftsman recreates images from the world around him. Jewellery pieces such as
ear rings, toe rings, bangles and necklaces are also made using the filigire craft.
Product ID : Filigree Tray Name of Craftman : Sh. A. Ashok Year of National Award : 2010 Medium Of Work : Silver 92.5% Purity Dimension : 18 x 10 x 2 inches Region : Telangana Time Taken : 60 Days.
This silver tray has been made with high degree of craftsman ship. The silver wire has been
twisted, turned, fused to create the tray which is very ornamental and beautiful.
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JAIPUR MEENAKARI BOX
The Jaipur enameling is a unique art form from Rajasthan. In this, the outline formed by the plate
itself, while the colours are placed in the depression hollowed and are made to adhere by fire. The
gold smith gives the desired shape and size to the object and engraver engraves the pattern. It is
only then the enameller applies colours in order of their melting point. The colours are prepared by
crushing precious and semi precious stone. All major colours like black, green, blue, dark yellow,
orange, pink etc. can be obtained in the process.
Product ID : Meenakari Box Name of Craftman : Sh. Inder Singh Kudrat Year of National Award/Shilp Guru : 2009 / 2015 Medium Of Work : Silver 99.9% Purity Dimension : 2.5" Diameter. Region : Jaipur Time Taken : 60 Days.
These boxes were originally used by Royalty to keep precious jewels, opium and rare spices. This
box showcases the beauty and the dexterity of high degree of craftsman ship.
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SILK CURTAIN WITH KADUA BOOTI AND BORDER
Brocade is special weave from Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. The brocade weavers of Varanasi
traditionally insert designs through the "Jala", a mechanical device. The device helps to lift the work
at predetermined coded spaces where extra weft / warp yarns are inserted. Brocade comes in
attractive rich colors such as Maroon, Black, White and Green. The fabric is used for making
cushion covers, jackets, trousseau, bridal wear etc.
Product ID : Silk Curtain with kadua Booti and border
Name of Craftsman : Sh. Maqbool Hassan
Year of National Award : 2001
Medium of Work : Silk
Dimension : 44 x 84 inches
Region : Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Time Taken : 30 Days.
This silk curtain is decorated with Kadua booti and border. The beauty lies in the fusion of
Bhagalpur geecha silk with kadua border.
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HAND CRAFTED ROSE WOOD GANESHA
Wood carving is a form of craft wherein artefacts is mad by tools and chisel resulting in a wooden figure or figurine. A wood carver begins a carving by selecting a chunk of wood the approximate size and shape of the figure he or she wishes to create or, if the carving is to be large, several pieces of wood may be joined together to create the required size. The type of wood is important. Hardwoods are more difficult to shape but have greater luster and longevity. Once the sculptor selects the wood, he begins a general shaping process using gouges of various sizes. Once the general shape is made, the carver may use a variety of tools for creating details.
Product : Rose Wood Ganesha Name of the craftsperson : Shri K. R. Mohana Year of National Award : 2015 Medium of work : Rose Wood Dimension : 48 inches height and 35 inches width Time Taken : 1 year Region : Rajasthan
It is handcrafted and the carvings that can be seen in idol has been intricately designed. The
'Peedam' located at the bottom portion of the idol has lots of small Ganapati forms (roopam)
carved -Mushika Vahana Ganesh are few of the forms that can be seen at the peedam. The luster
has been achieved by finishing it in melamine matt.
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NICKEL PLATED BOTTLE COVER (FINE MARORI BIDRI)
Rajasthan and Moradabad in U.P. (India) are best known for brassware in the country. Brass
objects are first made either by sand casting, moulding or sheet-metal forming process and various
levels of production are handled by the specialized craftsmen. For ornamentation various
techniques of engraving, jali cutting, and etching are being used. Nakashi or engraving is an old
traditional technique used for the ornamentation of the surface of the article. It is always done by
the skilled craftsmen who have been practicing this art for generations. Very intricate work known
as marori work is also done and it requires a high degree of skill and is a time consuming process.
Some of the famous traditional designs are Irani Chiken, Bidar, Angoori and Pachranga. These
designs are first drawn by the Kalam (pen) on the surface known as "kalambazi" and then engraved
with the help of fine tools. Finally the objects are plated either with nickel, silver or gold which gives
a specific sheen to the piece.
Product ID : Bottle Covers Name of Craftman : Sh. Ghasi Ram Yadav Year of National Award : 1993 Medium Of Work : Brass Dimension : 14" Region : Moradabad (U.P.) Time Taken : 06 months
This Bottle cover is an exquisite piece made of brass with fine intricate engraving known as marori
work. The floral design which was first drawn by kalam on the surface has been engraved by the
skilled hands of the artisan. The intricacy of the design has been beautifully transferred on the
piece by the artisan with his skill, expertise and patience. The black colour on the surface has been
used to highlight the design and the piece is finally plated with nickel which imparts a silvery long
lasting sheen to the product.
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SARNATH BUDDHA
The history of Stone carving as old as stone age.orrissa is well known for its distinct style of stone sculpture. The stone artisan drawn much of their inspiration from ancient monuments and sculptures. The craft is based on the elegant temple architecture and demonstrate traditional excellence in stone idol carving. Firstly the elite stone is cut according to the requirements, keeping in mind the shape and size of the final output. The artist make brief drawing by his imagination by using the sharp chisel. .
Product : Sarnath Buddha Name of the Craft person : Sh.Pravakar Maharana National Award/Shilp Guru : 2007 Medium of Work : Rajasthan Stone Dimension : 42 inches Region : Orissa Time taken : 150 Days
Buddha at Sarnath made in Rajasthan stone.he sited in padmaashna after attaing enlighten at
Bodh-Gaya. The Buddha went to sarnath and it was here that he priest 1st his course in the deer
park to set in motion the wheel of dharma.
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MINIATURE PAINTING (GREEN TARA)
Miniature paintings of India have a special place in the world of plastic art.Inspired by
nature,mythology,literature,Indian paintings patronized by the emperors, have created a special
arena and always mesmerized the art lovers. These paintings are usually done on hand made
paper. Pigments from minerals and vegetables with gum as binding medium are used for painting
colours.Various states such as Rajasthan,Himachal Pradesh, Punjab have their own distinctive
style of painting which are known by the name of the state. From emperor’s depiction, their courtly
activities, war scenes to animal hunting,nature,love scenes, to devotional themes all are beautifully
depicted in these miniature paintings of India.
Name of the Crafsperson : Babulal Marotia
Year of National Award : 1997
Medium of work : Painted on old handmade paper, stone colours
and real gold paint.
Size : 29 X 20 Inches
Region : Jaipur
Time Taken : 65 days
This exquisite painting shows Green Tara. This painting has been inspired by Buddhist
culture.Green Tara is a female boddhisativa in Mahayana Buddhism who appears as a female
Buddha. She is known as the mother of liberation and represents the virtues of success in work
and achievements. The artist has very intricately painted the deity with real gold work at the
borders.
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MINIATURE PAINTING (RAM RAJ TILAK)
Miniature paintings of India have a special place in the world of plastic art Inspired by
nature,mythology,literature,Indian paintings patronized by the emperors, have created a special
arena and always mesmerized the art lovers. These paintings are usually done on hand made
paper. Pigments from minerals and vegetables with gum as binding medium are used for painting
colours.Various states such as Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab have their own distinctive
style of painting which are known by the name of the state from emperor’s depiction, their courtly
activities, war scenes to animal hunting,nature,love scenes, to devotional themes all are beautifully
depicted in these miniature paintings of India.
.
Name of the Craftsperson : Babulal Marotia Year of National Award : 1997
Medium of work : Painted on old handmade paper, stone colours and real gold paint.
Size : 29.5 X 25.5 Inches Region : Jaipur Time Taken : 80days
This exquisite painting depicts Raja Ram being reinstated to his throne after 14 years of vanvasa
(exile).This painting has been inspired by Indian Mythological Epic the Ramayana.
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MINIATURE PAINTING (DARBAR SCENE )
Miniature paintings of India have a special place in the world of plastic art inspired by
nature,mythology,literature,Indian paintings patronized by the emperors, have created a special
arena and always mesmerized the art lovers. These paintings are usually done on hand made
paper. Pigments from minerals and vegetables with gum as binding medium are used for painting
colours.Various states such as Rajasthan,Himachal Pradesh, Punjab have their own distinctive
style of painting which are known by the name of the state. From emperor’s depiction, their courtly
activities, war scenes to animal hunting,nature,love scenes, to devotional themes all are beautifully
depicted in these miniature paintings of India.
Name of the Craftsperson : Sh. Zameer Ahmed. Year of National Award : 2015-2016 Medium of work : Painted on paper, stone colours and real gold
paint. Size : 29.5 X 34.5 Region : Delhi Time Taken : 80 days
This exquisite painting depicts the court scene of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Emperor.
The artist has used his imagination in color schemes and shown the minutest of details. The jalli
frame has also been carved by the artist in Kadam Wood.
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PATAN PATOLA SAREE
Patola Sari woven with both the warp and weft threads are wrapped to resist the dye according to the desired pattern of the final woven fabric. This tying is repeated for each color to be included in the finished cloth. The Technique of dying both the warp and weft before weaving is called double ikat. The bundles of thread are strategically knotted before dyeing. Patola saris from Patan are renowned for their colorful diversity and geometrical style.
Product : Patan Patola Saree Name of craft persons : Shri Pankaj Bhai Makwana Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of work : Pure silk Dimension : 6.30 Meter Pink color Region : Gujarat Time Taken : 3 month
It is National award winning piece which has been adorned with intricate design pattern woven with precision. The work is woven in Handloom with special double ikat technique. This saree is woven with intricate geometrical patterns.
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PATAN PATOLA SAREE
Patan Patola Sarees is a traditional craft of Patan village in Gujarat which requires utmost precision while weaving. The speciality of this craft is its designs and motifs in Sarees. These are tied & dyed before weaving in warp and Weft with such a precision that the required designs emerge on sarees while weft moves across the loom during the weaving process itself.
Product : Patan Patola Silk Saree Name of craft persons : Shri Pankaj Bhai Makwana Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of work : Pure silk Dimension : 5.30 Meter Pink color Region : Gujarat Time Taken : 3 month
This saree is hand woven with very intricate geometric designs and floral patterns and is usually worn for weddings and other special occasions. The design is formed with technique of double ikat.
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PATAN PATOLA SAREE
Patan Patola Sarees is a traditional craft of Patan village in Gujarat which requires utmost precision while weaving. The speciality of this craft is its designs and motifs in Sarees. These are tied & dyed before weaving in Warp and Weft with such a precision that the required designs emerge on sarees while weft moves across the loom during the weaving process itself.
Product : Patan Patola Silk Saree Name of craft persons : Shri Pankaj Bhai Makwana Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of work : Pure silk Dimension : 5.30 Meter Pink color Region : Gujarat Time Taken : 3 month
This saree is hand woven with very intricate geometrical designs and floral patterns and is usually worn for weddings and other special occasions. The design is formed with technique of double ikat.
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PATAN PATOLA SAREE
Patola Sari woven with both the warp and weft threads are wrapped to resist the dye according to the desired pattern of the final woven fabric. This tying is repeated for each color that is to be included in the finished cloth. The Technique of dying both the warp and weft before weaving is called double ikat. The bundles of thread are strategically knotted before dyeing. Patola saris from Patan are renowned for their colorful diversity and geometrical style.
Product : Patan Patola Saree Name of craft persons : Shri Pankaj Bhai Makwana Year of National Award : 2007 Medium of work : Pure silk Dimension : 6.00 Meter without blouse (Double Ikat) Region : Gujarat Time Taken : 3 month
It is National award winning piece which has adorned with intricate design pattern woven with precision. The work is woven in Handloom with special double ikat technique. This saree is woven with intricate geometrical patterns.
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BUDDHA Story life of Lord Buddha depicting 8 stages of his life from his Birth to Nirvana. Made in serpentine stone.
Product : Buddha Name of the Craft person : Sh. Pravakar Maharana National Award/Shilp Guru : 2007 Medium of Work : Serpentine Stone Dimension : 18 inches Region : Orissa Time taken : 90 days
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GANESHA
The history of Stone carving as old as stone age.orrissa is well known for its distinct style of stone sculpture. The stone artisan drawn much of their inspiration from ancient monuments and sculptures. The craft is based on the elegant temple architecture and demonstrate traditional excellence in stone idol carving. Firstly the elite stone is cut according to the requirements, keeping in mind the shape and size of the final output. The artist make brief drawing by his imagination by using the sharp chisel.
Product : Ganesha
Name of the Craft person : Sh. Pravakar Maharana
National Award/Shilp Guru : 2007 Medium of Work : Pink Marble Dimension : 48 inches Region : Orissa Time taken : 200 days
Ganesh, son of lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati – in a dancing pose with Ganas, Rahu and Agni
made in Pink Marble stone.The body of lord Ganesha is symbolic of the cosmos which
encompasses within itself all living things and its manifestations
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GANESHA The history of Stone carving as old as stone age.orrissa is well known for its distinct style of stone sculpture. The stone artisan drawn much of their inspiration from ancient monuments and sculptures. The craft is based on the elegant temple architecture and demonstrate traditional excellence in stone idol carving. Firstly the elite stone is cut according to the requirements, keeping in mind the shape and size of the final output. The artist make brief drawing by his imagination by using the sharp chisel.
Product : Ganesha
Name of the Craft person :Sh.Pravakar Maharana Year of State Award
National Award/Shilp Guru : 2007 Medium of Work : Gaurahara Stone Dimension : 24 inches Region : Orissa Time taken : 45 days
Ganesh sitting in his throne made in rare Gaurahara stone.
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MARBLE INLAY WORK
Marble Inlay Work is one of the most attractive arts done on marble. This art work adorns the
world famous Taj Mahal and other Mughal Monuments.The delicate process involves drawing,
cutting and engraving marble motif manually. To start with, a desired pattern e.g., floral or
geometrical design is engraved on the marble slab. Small pieces of semi-precious stones of
different shape are cut delicately to fit in these grooves precisely. These small pieces are then
slipped and fixed using an adhesive into the grooves.
Product : Marble Octagonal Box
Name of the craft person : Mr. Iqbal Ahmed
Year of National award/Shilp Guru : 1979 / 2006
Medium of Work : Marble
Dimension : 7 inches
Region : Agra U.P.
Time Taken : 18 months
This exquisite marble round box is handcrafted with very fine inlay work. Intricate floral pattern of
this box is the reproduction of the designs seen on Taj Mahal, the famous monument of Mughal
Period. The intricate inlay work is done in multicolor semi-precious stones such as Lapies and
mother of pearl, Aesthetically used mother of pearl adds an ornate sheen to the piece.
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KANTHA TABLE RUNNER
Kantha Embroidery is the traditional embroidery from West Bengal. The craft is approximately 300 year old. The main fabrics used in the embroidery are Tussar and Silk and stitching is done with colorful cotton threads. First the required designs are drawn on a paper and then traced on the fabric. Thereafter, stitching is done to draw the outlines of the motifs. Finally, the inside motifs are filled with colorful Kantha embroidery. In Kantha work single running stitch is used to cover the surface and the design.
Product ID : KANTHA BED COVER Name of the Craftsperson : Smt. Takdira Begum Year of National Award : National Award 1996 Medium of work : Kantha Embroidery Dimension : 20 X 90 inches Region : West Bengal Time taken : 2 Months
Story about the individual product Originally, in Kantha Embroidery, the thread for the craft used to be been drawn from the border of
the used cloth. This table runner is fully covered with running stitch, employing geometrical
shapes.This table runner is a fine example of very fine embroidery and unique colour combination.
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KANTHA TABLE RUNNER
Kantha Embroidery is the traditional embroidery from West Bengal. The craft is approximately 300 year old. The main fabrics used in the embroidery are Tussar and Silk and stitching is done with colorful cotton threads. First the required designs are drawn on a paper and then traced on the fabric. Thereafter, stitching is done to draw the outlines of the motifs. Finally, the inside motifs are filled with colorful Kantha embroidery. In Kantha work single running stitch is used to cover the surface and the design.
Product ID : KANTHA BED COVER Name of the Craftsperson : Smt. Takdira Begum Year of National Award : National Award 1996 Medium of work : Kantha Embroidery Dimension : 20 X 90 inches Region : West Bengal Time taken : 2 Months
Story about the individual product Originally, in Kantha Embroidery, the thread for the craft used to be been drawn from the border of
the used cloth. This table runner is fully covered with running stitch, employing geometrical
shapes.This table runner is a fine example of very fine embroidery and unique colour combination.
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SANT KABIR DOHA STOLE
Varanasi, land of richest handloom weaving technique since generations is a unique
example of human skill by master weavers who are producing best quality of products for
the whole world. Calligraphy is one of the ancient technique in hand woven where the script
has woven on the fabric .
Product : Sant Kabir Doha Stole Name of Craftsperson : Sh. Bachha lal Maurya Medium of Work : Calligraphy Stole Dimension : 22 X 72 Inches Region : Varanasi (U.P) Time Taken : 10 days
Sant kabir is a symbol of weaving community. In this Sant Kabir Doha Stole woven by master weaver Sh. Bachha Lal Maurya with the concept developed by Dr. Rajani Kant, who played an important role in getting G.I. Registration in IPR for Banaras Brocade & Sarees. This is a GIR Products .
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ODISHA HANDLOOM DOUBLE IKAT SCARF
Since 12th Century the tradition of Ikat weaving, both single and double continuous in
Odisha even today. The inspiration to decorate the scarf is taken from the temples in
different from and style of Hindu God Goddess.
Product : Odisha Ikat Silk Scarf Name Of Craft Person : Sh. Rajendra Meher Year Of National Award : National Award 2000 Medium of Work : Pure Katan Silk Dimension : 44 X 44 Inches Region : Odisha Time Taken : 1 Months
Odisha Ikat is traditional hand woven Ikat scarf wherein the wrap and the weft are tie-dyed
before weaving.it is produced in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. Sambalpuri stoles are
known for their incorporation of traditional motifs like Shanka (shell),Chakra
(wheel),Pula(flower), all of which have deep symbolism. In this technique, the threads are
first-dyed and later woven into fabric, with the entire process taking many weeks.
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JAMDANI STOLES
The word jamdani is derived from Persian word “Jam” and “dani” meaning flower and vase
respectively.This weave done by loom and brocade is time consuming process and is a
blend of figures and floral motifs.
Product : Jamdani Stoles Name Of Craft Person : Sh. Peer Mohd. Ansari Year Of National Award : National Award 2004 Medium of Work : Jamdani Dimension : 22 X 72 Inches Region : Varanasi (U.P) Time Taken : 20 Months
This stole is made of Silk x Cotton with real silver thread. The traditional jamdani features motifs
like floral buta.The weaver has taken blue colour and this colour is very auspicious . Although the
entire colour have its own importance in Indian culture but yellow is considered to be very pure.
Pure Zari weave make it more beautiful and adorable.
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KUTCHI BANDHANI SAREE
Tie & die is a highly skilled process done by master craft person. The technique involves
dyeing a fabric which is tightly tied at several points by hand thus producing a variety of
patterns depending on the manner in which the clothe is tied. The Bandhani work has been
exclusively carried out by the Khatri communities of Kutch and Saurashtra.Thousands of tiny
knots (known as “bheendi” in Gujrati) are fixed. These knots form a design once opened
after dyeing in bright colors. Tradionally the final products can be classified into Khombhi ,
chandrakhani,Shikari,Ambadal and other categories.
Product : Kutchi Bandhani Saree Name of Craftsperson : Sh. Khatri Abdul Shakur Osman National Award : National Award - 1991 Medium of Work : Tie & Die Dimension : 6.4 meters Region : Kutch Bhuj (Gujarat) Time Taken : 2-3 Months
This design is known as Shikari design
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TELIA RUMAL IKAT SAREE
The name Telia means oil and Rumal means handkerchief or square.Telia rumal saree are
woven in hand loom using pure silk. The complex technical process documented here is
divided into four areas.
1) Treatment of the cotton fibre with mordants to enable dye to bond. 2) Design of the motifs including plan of threads organization 3) Tie and dye procedures 4) Weaving the fabrics
Product : Telia Rumal Ikat Saree Name of Craftsperson : Sh. Mutayalu Gajam National Award : National Award - 2015 Medium of Work : Hand Weaving Dimension : 6.4 meters Region : Telangana Time Taken : 2-3 Months
This Telia Rumal of puttapaka are double Ikat squares ware created in a small area of Andhra Pradesh using an unusual combination of Alizarin, iron or Indigo and numerous vegetable oils in the process. The colours were all a variation of red, pink or purple depending on the oil mordants used
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LUCKNOW CHIKAN, HAND EMROIDED SAREE
Chikan is traditional embroidery style from Lucknow. The technique of chikan hand
embroidery is famous work in the recent times has also adapted additional embellishments
like Mukaish, Kamdani, badla, Sequin, Bead and mirror work, Which gives it a rich look. This
chikan embroidery saree is embroidered on filature silk fabric with bakhiya fanda moori and
pechni style of embroidery. This saree is completed in two months using natural dyed
threads and fine needle.
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Product : Lucknow Chikan, hand Embroidered Saree Name of Craftsperson : Smt. Aparna Mishra State Award : State Award - 2015 Medium of Work : Hand Weaving Dimension : 6.4 meters Region : Lucknow (U.P) Time Taken : 4-5 Months
This is exclusive silk saree is with blouse which has adorned with intricate design pattern. This saree is exclusively hand embroidered on filature silk with special needle technique