Major Craft Works of India


BENGALURU: Considered one of the most cultured, secular and a land full of ethnical heritage, India diversifies in the field of crafty arts as well. Indian arts and crafts are famous all around the world for its diversity. The craft of each state in India reflect the influence of different empires. Throughout centuries, crafts have been embedded as a culture and tradition within rural communities.

Here we enlist the major state crafts and their popularity, delicacy and sophistication.

Walnut Wood Carving, Kashmir

Apart from its breathtaking picturesque view, Kashmir is the home to best walnut woodcarving done on assortment of items extending from furniture to articles, for example, cigarette boxes, jewellery boxes, photograph casings and the sky is the limit from there. Plantation of walnut trees is practiced in abundance and it is one of the few Indian states where walnut is produced on a large scale. Once the carving of wood is done, the wax finishing draws out the inborn luster of walnut wood as varnish modifies the tint of the woodcarvings so it is seldom utilized.

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