crafts

West Bengal·crafts · ceremony

An artisan working on making the feet of an idol in Kumortuli in Kolkata. The artisan is making a Durga idol from clay ahead of Durga Puja. Kumortuli or Kumartuli is a settlement of potters located at the northern periphery of Kolkata.

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After the sketch is ready, the designer fills it with colours and how he wants the jewellery to shine - whether it is to have a dull or a shiny finish.

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A jewlery designer sketches a necklace to be used in making jewelry. This is the first step in making of jewellery pieces. The same sketch can be used to make several pieces or can also be used for an exclusive one.

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An artisan in India puts patterns on a garment through block printing. The prints are done entirely by hand with blocks of wood with patterns carved on it are used to put designs.

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A Gujarat Handloom stall displays Patola silk sarees and dupattas at the Paryatan Parv, Delhi leg. Paryatan Parv is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to promote tourism among Indians.

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Customers at the Paryatan Parv, Delhi leg step into the stall of Maharashtra Handloom where colorful ethnic wear and other items are displayed for sale. Customers inspect sheets with intricate patterns and prints.

Gangtok, Sikkim·crafts

The Directorate of Handloom and Handicrafts in Gangtok, Sikkim provides skill training in bamboo and cane handicrafts, embroideries, and others.

crafts · village

An interview with Namrata Thapa, Director, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom Institute, Sikkim. She takes the interviewer through the various projects and the training programs of the institute.

crafts · industry

Weavers weaving silk sarees in a factory in Karnataka. The yellow silk threads are woven with patterns in purple. Karnataka is known for its silk sarees and is the biggest producer of Muga silk in the country.

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Bangles, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more available in different shapes and designs to attract customers with different taste.

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Indian women try handmade jewellery made with colourful beads and other such material. This footage is from the late 90s where women can be seen selling these ornaments at a crafts exhibition to earn their living.

crafts · sport

Governor of Uttar Pradesh Suraj Bhan attends the annual Ganga Mahotsav on the banks of Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh.

crafts · railway

Located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. At Hogsmeade Station, you will be able to fulfil all of your apparel and souvenir needs with magical Platform 9 ¾ -branded items including train tickets, wallets, passport cases, backpacks, bl…

railway · crafts

Located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. At Hogsmeade Station, you will be able to fulfil all of your apparel and souvenir needs with magical Platform 9 ¾ -branded items including train tickets, wallets, passport cases, backpacks, bl…

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From magical spells to magical creatures, from dark villains to daring heroes, it’s all here at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, now open at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Bubbly expat youngsters give pottery a hand in Karnataka, India. An experienced potter teaches them the movements required to get a pottery job done...

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A jeweller in india tries to fix the broken golden jewellery in a repairing centre. Indian jeweller says " Its difficult for anyone to identify where we solder the jewellery.

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Chinese handicrafts exhibition in Aga Khan hall in New Delhi organized by a private shop The Chinese Shop. These handicrafts are made up of cane and they are used in the regular routine.

Haryana·crafts · festival

Antique items like wall clocks, furniture being sold at Colours of India Festival of Craft and Loom, organised by One World Foundation in Cyberhub, Gurgaon.

Haryana·crafts

Colourful Gujarati handicraft and handlooms being sold at Colours of India Festival of Craft and Loom, organised by One World Foundation in Cyberhub, Gurgaon.

Haryana·crafts · festival

Afghan saffron by Mahtab Safrron from Afghanistan, coffee products by Starbucks being sold at Colours of India Festival of Craft and Loom, organised by One World Foundation in Cyberhub, Gurgaon.

crafts · old town

Pottery art exhibition by Jyotsna Bhatt at Art Heritage Gallery in New Delhi. In comparison to other pottery art, these arts are smaller and Jyotsana has divided her artwork into various segments.

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Former Indian President, Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam inaugurates the commemorative function of the Golden Jubilee of "Handicrafts Resurgence in India" on November 15, 2002.