World Of The Indian Woman

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• Dokra - The tribal craft of India

  4 Jan 09, 8:12 PM

  Dokra or Dhokra is a tribal craft of India. The Dokra artisans originally belonged to a nomadic group of people scattered across Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Prades...

  

• Gorgeous Paithanis of Maharashtra

  3 Jan 09, 11:15 AM

  The history of Paithani sari weaving is over 2000 years old. We find mention of the Paithani fabrics in the Rig Veda and in the ancient Greek texts. These majes...

  

• Wonder of walnut wood carvings of Kashmir

  2 Jan 09, 11:40 AM

  Kashmir is home to the finest quality of walnut wood in the world. It is the only state in India where walnut grows. The texture and quality of the walnut woo...

  

• Budhiti - the alloy work of Andhra Pradesh

  30 Dec 08, 4:40 PM

  Budhiti is wonderful metalwork of Andhra Pradesh. This metalwork originated in the village of Budhiti in Srikakulam district. Metal alloys, especially brass and...

  

• Durries: The colorful rugs of India

  25 Dec 08, 10:49 AM

  Carpet weaving is not an indigenous craft of India. It was the Mughal rulers of India, who first introduced carpet weaving in the 16th century. Over time carp...

  

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