Handicrafts & Decoratives
The Handicrafts & Decoratives arts are arts or crafts concerned with the design and manufacture of beautiful objects that are also functional. Basically handicraft is any of a wide variety of types of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. Handicrafts and decorative items are very useful to decorate your home, office and leaving areas. They express your feeling and nature, also add quality to your home.
Friday 8 August 2014
Monday 28 July 2014
Handicrafts of Gujarat
Gujarat has a very rich heritage of handicrafts. The Gujarati tradition of handicrafts is like a preserved gold.
The handicrafts of Gujarat are very unique. The artisans know what their customers want. And this enables them to bring customers close to their tradition and introduce them to the style of Gujarat. These handicrafts have been given a fillip by the government and some private individuals. Craftsmen and women who left their villages to work as stone crushers for the living have been brought back to practise their traditional arts. Their products can be seen and purchased in emporiums in Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai.
These are the handicrafts of Gujarat.
Patola
Zari Work
Dyeing
Cloth printing
Wood carving
Embroidery
Inlay work
Bead-work
Jewellery
Saturday 26 July 2014
Video on Kashmiri Handicraft
Guys check out the video on Kashmiri Handicraft definitely you like it.
Thursday 24 July 2014
Handicrafts of Kashmir
The culture of Kashmir is a diverse blend and highly influenced by northern South Asian as well as Central Asian culture. Along with its scenic beauty, Kashmir is famous for its cultural heritage; it amalgamates Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies and has involved composite culture based on the values of humanism and tolerance
Beautiful colors comes with beautiful rainbow likewise handicraft of kashmir is famous for the its beauty and handmade craft work.
There are lots of handicrafts items are manufactured here i.e.
Carpets
A carpet may well be the most expensive purchase from your trip to Kashmir but it is a lifelong investment. Kashmiri carpets are known the world over for two things. One is that they are handmade and the other is that they are always knotted, never tufted.
Namdas
Far less expensive are these colourful floor coverings made from woolen and cotton fibre which have been manually pressed into shape. Prices vary with the percentage of wool – a namda containing 80 per cent wool being more expensive than the one containing 20 per cent wool. Chain-stitch embroidery in woolen and cotton thread is done on these rugs.
Papier Mache
Besides at least three different grades of Papier Mache, there are some cheaper versions in cardboard or wood available too. To make Papier Mache, first paper is soaked in water till it disintegrates. It is then pounded, mixed with an adhesive solution, shaped over moulds, and allowed to dry and set before being painted and varnished. Paper that has been pounded to pulp has the smoothest finish in the final product.
The designs painted on objects of Papier Mache are brightly colored. They vary in artistry and the choices of colors. Gold is used on most objects, either as the only color, or as the highlight for certain motifs, and besides the finish of the product, it is the quality of the gold used which determines the price.
Shawls
Shawls are the beauty of Kashmir. There are lots of Kashmiri shawls manufactured like wool, pashmina and shahtoosh. There are three fibres from which Kashmiri shawls are made wool, pashmina and shahtoosh.
Woolen shawls are popular because of the embroidery work on them, which is unique in Kashmir. Both embroidery and the type of wool used bring about differences in the price.
Embroidery
There are many kinds of embroidery are worked on shawls. 'Sozni' (needlework) is generally done in a panel along the sides of the shawl. Embroidery is the art of kashmir and they are made with stylish manner.
The stitch employed is not unlike stem stitch, and only the outline of the design is embroidered.
Copper and Silverware
Decoration of home and living areas are the beauty of house. Kashmir is the place where home decoration items are made which are made up of copper and silverware. The old city abounds with shops where objects of copper line the walls, the floor and even the ceiling, made generally for the local market. Craftsmen can often be seen engraving objects of household utility like samovars, bowls, plates and trays.Wood Carving
Wood Carving decoration gives a pretty look to your home and living areas. Wood Carving is famous in kashmir for its wood work and superior quality.
Its colour, grains and inherent sheen are unique and unmistakable, and the carving and fret- work that is done on this wood is of a very superior quality.
FACT FILE | |
Famous Handicrafts : | Carpets, Shawls, Paper Mache, Copper Ware. |
Exclusive Handicraft Item : | Jamwar or Kani Jami Shawl. |
Shop For : | Pashmina shawl, willow Basket, Paper Mache boxes and Embroidered Pheran. |
Items as Mementos and Gifts : | Rugs and Small Artifacts Made From Exquisite Walnut Wood. |
What To Shop : | Srinagar - Walnut Wood Carved Articles, Paper Mache, Kashmiri Handicrafts and Carpets. Jammu - For Kashmiri Handicrafts, Traditional Dongra Jewellery. |
Must Experience : | Witnessing A Carpet Being Knotted. |
Shopping in Srinagar : | Lal Chowk – Carpets, Walnut Woodwork and Paper Machie Articles. Boulevard Road – Shawls, Brass and Silverware. Shikarawalla – Handicrafts and Artifacts. |
Monday 21 July 2014
Handicrafts of Rajasthan
India is a wide country here, there is a wide ranges of handicrafts and decorative items. Like as religion, languages, tradition and custom, handicrafts shows its visibility towards tradition of cities.
Rajasthan is world known for the handicrafts. The Rajasthani handlooms and crafts are liked and sought by most markets across world. Rajasthan is the largest producer of handicraft items in India. The art and craft of Rajasthan is known around the world. Tourists visiting India always desire to take back souvenirs of Rajasthani handicrafts.
Famous handicrafts of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is world known for the handicrafts. The Rajasthani handlooms and crafts are liked and sought by most markets across world. Rajasthan is the largest producer of handicraft items in India. The art and craft of Rajasthan is known around the world. Tourists visiting India always desire to take back souvenirs of Rajasthani handicrafts.
Famous handicrafts of Rajasthan
Thursday 17 July 2014
Decoratives Items for Home
Handicrafts item are valued us on festivals when our guests appreciate our home decor and handicraft items. In there there are many festivals in every religion and in market handicrafts and decoratives items are available which are made for specially for festivals.
We can decorates our home, office and other places via these decoratives items.
Sunday 6 July 2014
Description of Companies
Handicraft Items are manufactures by many B2B companies for the export and supply in bulk to many distributors within the cities and county and through out the world. Decorative items are develop by these B2B companies keeping in mind that they should pleasure to the customers eyes and will decorates the house effectively.
Saturday 5 July 2014
Handicrafts & Decoratives Items for Home Decoration
Make your home decorative with the Handicrafts & Decoratives Items.
There is all of handicraft and decoratives item for home decoration through this your home will become more attractive and attract your guests.
Wall decoration is the best way to make the wall attractive and more beautiful via wall decoration handicrafts.
You can also use the table decoration item for your home like flower vase and many other decoratives item.
Some antique items are also made more beautiful to your home. Handicraft items made your home live. It will add a unique feature to your home and make a different to others home.
Decoratives items give you freshness daily when you the antique items you will feel good and pleasure to your eyes.
Decoratives items give you freshness daily when you the antique items you will feel good and pleasure to your eyes.
Friday 4 July 2014
Handicrafts in modern education
Now a days Handicrafts are become a modern education.
Simple "arts and crafts" projects are a common elementary and middle school activity in both mainstream and alternative education systems around the world.
Many of the schools, colleges and community centers provides the workshop and training for the same. Also run classes for adults and children.
It would be the profession for any individual. Handicrafts are sometimes made for home use. One can buy Handicrafts and Decorative items via online shopping, Direct sales, Gift shops and Public markets.
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