Puri Stone carving

Stone carving is an early activity where pieces of rough natural stone are shaped by the controlled removal of stone. Owing to the stability of the material, stone work has survived which was created during our prehistory.

Work carried out by paleolithic societies to create flint tools is more often referred to as knapping. 

Stone carving that is done to produce lettering is more often referred to as lettering. The process of removing stone from the earth is called mining or quarrying.

The term Stone carving is one of the processes which may be used by an artist when creating a sculpture. The term also refers to the activity of masons in dressing stone blocks for use in architecture, building or civil engineering. 

It is also a phrase used by archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists to describe the activity involved in making some types of petroglyphs.

Famous Ganjam district Sonepuri Sari or Bomkai Sari

Sonepuri Sari or Bomkai Sari is produced by the “Bhulia” community of Subarnapur district of Odisha, India. In particular, the famous sari designs Bomkai are the traditional designs that was produced in the village named Bomkai of Ganjam district of Orissa. 

During the time of Ramai Dev the then ruler of Patna it was introduced in Sonepur.Sonepur handloom sarees, Sonepuri paatas and silk sarees are popular items displayed at various fashion shows.

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Bangladesh Famous Handicrafts Product

Our markets has it's wide range of craft products in Bangladesh and overseas. These products reflect excellent design and fine craftsmanship. 

The story of Bangladeshi Handicrafts comes from one the oldest civilizations of the world. The vast cultural and ethnic diversity has enabled a variety of motifs, techniques and crafts to flourish on this land.

This site carries information about the various techniques and materials used to create these items; the organizations and associations involved, easy access to exporters, updates on the trade exhibitions and fairs; and much more.

Kumudini’s range of crafts include Nakshi Kantha, legendary Jamdani and other fine textiles, promotion of natural vegetable dyes, terracotta, ceramics, mats and basketry, wood and leather products among others. Kumudini Handicraft has 3 sales centres in Bangladesh.

Chennai has some unique places to offer for shopping Art and crafts Product

Chennai has some unique places to offer for shopping. Art and crafts, contemporary and traditional artwork, antiques, jewellery are available in the city. 

Traditional items like leaf and palmyra-fiber handicrafts from Tirunelveli, bronze and brass castings and traditional jewelry from Kumbakonam, metal works from Thanjavur, stone carvings from Mahabalipuram, silks from Kanchipuram are for sale in shops and boutiques. 

George Town and Parrys Corner are wholesale markets of Chennai where one can purchase almost anything. Nearby Mint Street plays host to communities from Rajasthan and Gujarat and is where north Indian snacks can be sampled along with textiles, kitchenware and jewellery. 

Many streets are entirely devoted to selling one particular type of merchandise. The nearby Burma Bazaar is famous for its counterfeit electronic goods and media, Moore Market for its large number of bookstores. 

Pondy Bazaar located in T. Nagar, is home to multi-storey stores, unique to Chennai, which deal mainly in textiles and silks or gold, silver and diamond jewellery.

Madhubani Paintings are most famous in Bihar

Bihar is a state with rich culture and heritage, which is evident from the innumerable ancient monuments spread all over the state. A large number of tourists from all over the world visit Bihar every year. 

The state also possesses many sacred and religions places where large number of people visits for pilgrimage. This is the place where Buddhist religion also flourished. Besides, the handicrafts of Bihar are also very popular and noteworthy.

Bihar handicrafts

The crafts of Bihar are popular across the country. Of the many interesting crafts of Bihar, the Madhubani Paintings are most famous, which are mostly practiced in the region of Mithila.

Different categories of Bihar handicrafts 

• Sujini and Khatwa Embroidery
• Madhubani Paintings:
• Wood Inlay
• Lacquerware
• Stone Work
• Printed Textiles
• Sikki Work
• Village paper mache handicrafts

Gujarat Famous For Handicrafts Zari Work

The Zari or gold thread embroidery work of Surat is one of the oldest handicrafts whose origin can be traced back to the Mughal interval. Surat is one of the biggest and important Zari manufacturing centres in India. 

The principal types of products are real gold and silver threads, reproduction gold and silver threads.

embroidery such as Chalak, Salama, Kangari, Tiki, Ring and Katori for motifying in the Kinkhab and the Zari border weaving, laces, caps, turbans, sarees, and blouse pieces. The Tanchoi or silk brocade is woven on silk cloth and festooned with the designs of birds, animals, leaves, fruits etc. The cloth is used for costly sarees, blouses and tapestry. The Kinkhab or the Indian brocade is woven on the silk with gold and silver threads. Surat is also known for the Kinkhab gold brocades.