crafts

dance · festival

Maruni dance of the Nepalese performed during Anthurium festival in Mizoram. Maruni is a Nepali Dance of Western and Eastern Nepal, Sikkim and Darjeeling.

crafts

Made of lac, these bangles are the epitome of Indian traditions and craftsmanship. Made by hand, it takes in a lot of time and effort to make them and mould them from a malleable state to round bangles.

crafts

The arts and crafts of Rajasthan have been captivating hearts for many a decade. Be it the exquisite artistry of murals, paintings, wood craft or garments, the regal flair of Rajasthan is present in every aspect.

old town · river

Walking through the narrow, dusty lanes and by-lanes of Kumortuli, one can see the little shops wherein one can see sculptors working with great concentration in their crammed little workshops, giving shape to their masterpieces.

crafts

Ever since human being invented clothes, a variety of fibres have been discovered or invented to suit changes in time climate and fashion.

flowers · crafts

Patola are a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India. The word patola is the plural form; the singular is patolu. They are very expensive, once worn only by royalty and the aristocracy.

bazaar · crafts

Top 10 Cheap places to shop in Delhi 10. Nehru Place Market Nehru Place is a sprawling shopping arcade with a massive bus terminal. It is the place to be in if you are interested in computers and computer parts.

Rajasthan·crafts

Process: See how Kundan and gold jewellery is made in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Kundan jewellery is created by setting carefully shaped, cut and polished multicoloured gemstones into an exquisitely designed pure gold or faux metal base.

festival · bazaar

This vintage footage captures a slice of society discussing the Rakhi festival during a time when traditions and modern trends were beginning to blend.

crafts

Roadside artisans in New Delhi display handmade Ravana effigies ahead of Dussehra celebrations. Crafted from paper, recycled materials, and colourful metallic paper, the figures feature painted faces, crowns, swords, and shields.

Rajasthan·crafts

Rajasthan·desert · architecture

One of the most impressive palaces constructed during the last half of the nineteenth century, the Lallgarh Place defies the bleak and rugged reality of the harsh Thar Desert around Bikaner.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·crafts

Housing the ultimate charms of Royal Rajasthan, the Albert Hall Museum is considered as the finest gallery in Jaipur.

Pushkar, Rajasthan·crafts · bazaar

A foreigner woman smokes a cigarette with a group of local women at Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan. She is puffing a cigarette the Indian way. There are stalls of carpets, artificial jewellery and handicrafts.

Rajasthan·livestock · festival

Pushkar Fair - this word conjures up a plethora of images like beautifully decorated camels, opulent palaces, rolling sand dunes, unique handicrafts, pristine lakes and sumptuous delicacies.

river · crafts

Wooden crafts, traditional ornaments, handloom displayed for sale at Nagaland Emporium, Dimapur. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

crafts · river

Handloom items like shawls, makhela, chodor were displayed at National Handloom expo in Dimapur. Special workshop and seminar were organised during the National Handloom Expo. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India.

crafts · river

Traditional Naga items being sold during the National handloom expo in Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

crafts · river

Handloom items like shawls, makhela, chodor were displayed at National Handloom expo in Dimapur. Bags made of Ao Naga tribe women shawls and ornaments were displayed for sale. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India.

crafts · river

Traditional Naga items being sold during the National Handloom Expo in Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

crafts · river

Traditional Naga items being sold during the National Handloom Expo in Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

river · crafts

Wooden crafts, handloom and other traditional Naga items displayed for sale at Nagaland Emporium in Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

crafts · livestock

Indian female workers of iMithila Handicraft and Handlooms company in Darbhanga district of Bihar make Mithila paintings on cattle, watch and clothes. They engrave the design with ink and fountain pen.