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From Pratapgarh comes Thewa, reminiscent of the ancient tales of romance and valour of the Rajputs and from the distant lands of Persia comes the fine craft of Meenakari, finding its feet in India with the establishment of the Mughal Empire.
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Woven amidst the fabric of India's history is the technique of hand carving, the first sign of which can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Today, the roots of this technique can be seen in the exquisite forms of bone, gemstone and glass carving.
Nestled between the delicious smells of naan and kahwa lives the sophisticated craft of Kashmir Paper Mache.
Popularly known as Bharai in the small town of Hoshiarpur, bone inlay on wood originated there about 300 years ago while the craft of Tarakashi (metal inlay on wood) found its niche over 500 years ago in Uttar Pradesh.
The earliest form of metalwork known to India can be traced back to around 3000 BC. Continuing to flourish till date, the crafts of metal engraving and brass engraving bear testimony to India's rich and vibrant heritage.
The long wars between the Marathas and the Mughals forced craftsmen from Gujarat to migrate into the sandy deserts of Rajasthan. With them, thus migrated the genius craft of block printing in the 16th century in its various forms.
Akbar's undying love for art marked the beginning of many skilled crafts in India, including the methodical craft of hand-woven rugs.
The stunning valleys of Kullu and Kashmir are home to the fine Kinnauri and Pashmina shawls. These exquisite shawls have a history that goes back to hundreds of years, making them an emblem of the rich culture of the region.
The first sign of Relief Work can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilisation while Miniature Paintings originated in India in 750 AD. These historic crafts continue to thrive thousands of years later because of their charming intricacies.
The valleys of Kashmir and the forests of Karnataka are among the very few places which help sustain the pre-historic crafts of walnut wood and sandalwood carving due to the availability of the respective trees in the region.
The crafts of Khurja and Blue Pottery traversed into the mainland of India when skilled artisans from across the world made Khurja and Jaipur their home centuries back; now recognized as traditional crafts of these cities.
Two of the richest and oldest forms of embroidery crafts of India- Chikankari and Kantha, have been in existence for over 400 years now. While Chikankari was patronized by the Mughals, Kantha was heavily influenced by Portuguese traders.
Handwoven pieces have come to define the cultural identity of the regions for long now. While Bandhani, Dhabla, Rabadi and Mirror shawls are an inherent part of Gujarat's heritage, Kotpad weaves are a mirroring of Odisha's identity.
An important part of India's history, cane and bamboo products can be traced back to 2nd century AD. A reflection of the culture of North East India, cane and bamboo work forms an integral part of the livelihood of the artisans in the region.
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