6 Amazing Art And Craft That You Can Curate In Your Travel Across India

From the ancient times till today, India holds a unique place in the world owing to its fabulous art and crafts. History tells us how kings and queens from distant land sent out their courtiers to fetch handcrafted jewellery, textiles and artefacts from India. Our traditional arts and crafts of India travelled through important trade routes such as the Silk route to influence art in other countries as well. Even today, the craftsmen of India remain unparalleled to the rest of the world.

In a sense, our handicraft is a mirror of the diverse culture of our country. Each part of our nation has a different craft to showcase. So if you love curating souvenirs, then India is more like a treasure trove for you. Wondering which art to souvenir from which state? Join us as we explore 6 amazing art and craft that you can curate in your travel across India:

# Dhokra, Chhattisgarh

When you think about one of the most ancient civilizations of the world, the Indus Valley, in terms of its art, what image flashes before your eyes? It is likely to be that of an iconic bronze figurine of what seems like a dancing lady. But have you ever wondered how those ancient people were able to give such accurate details to their figurine? The answer is Dhokra.

# Thanjavur Doll, Tamil Nadu

Are you fascinated by the roly poly dolls that often adore dashboards of cars? While most of these come from outside, you may be amazed to know that India has its own ancient roly poly dolls too. And they look way more colorful and fascinating than the ordinary dolls that you may have come across. We are talking about the Thanjavur Dolls of Tamil Nadu.

# Warli Painting, Maharasthra

Tribal life has always held a special kind of appeal among people. Be it their cuisine or their fabric, each aspect of life reflects a unique love and bond with the surrounding environment. A beautiful depiction of the tribal life can be found in the Warli paintings of Maharashtra. Many historians claim that the Warli paintings are among the most ancient art forms of the world. Even today, the tribesmen have preserved their techniques of creating this unique art form.

# Kashmir Rug, Kashmir

India is indeed a confluence of cultures. And this confluence is well reflected in the Indian art and craft as well. One such product, born out of the union of Central Asian and Persian Culture with the native culture of india is the Kashmiri Rug. Valued all over the world for its exquisite craftsmanship and beauty, the Kashmiri rug is said to originate sometime in the 15th century.

# Bamboo and Cane Work, North East

It is said that when an artist touches even a piece of straw it can become his or her medium of expression. The same can be said about the bamboo work that we find in the North East. The forests in the North East are the source of very high quality bamboo. And the artisans here have made bamboo their medium.

# Sea Shell Crafts, Andaman

Sea shell craft is popular in almost all the island nations across the world. So you may ask how exactly the craft of Andaman is different from that of the other places. The answer lies in the unique local touch that the islanders have given to their craft. In fact, sea shell jewelries are the major source of livelihood for most of the places residing here.