Handicraft refers to handmade products made by skilled artisans using traditional techniques and materials. These products range from decorative items such as textiles, pottery, jewelry, and carvings to functional objects such as furniture and household items. Handicrafts are often considered as a cultural heritage and are valued for their uniqueness and the skill and creativity required to produce them.
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How rakhi designs have evolved from simple threads to designer, eco-friendly and digital versions, and the legends behind Raksha Bandhan.
A guide to nine lesser-known Indian folk and tribal art forms: Mandala, Warli, Pithora, Saura, Gond, Phad, Madhubani, Pattachitra and Kalighat.
A guide to bone carving in India: its history, materials, techniques, regional centres such as Sambhal, Jaipur and Murshidabad, and how artisans are adapting.
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How India’s 4,000-year-old Dhokra lost-wax metal casting is made, where it comes from, why every piece is unique and how to support it.
A tour of lesser-known Indian art forms, from Pattachitra, Warli and Tanjore painting to Dhokra casting and the Aranmula Kannadi mirror.
Ideas for a fresh start at home: how decor supports well-being, shows your personality, adapts to your lifestyle and builds an emotional bond with your space.
A guide to Himachali shawls: weaving, motifs, pashmina, Kullu patterns and the artisans who keep the craft alive.
The meaning of the diya: light, tradition and symbolism, from Diwali rituals and weddings to personal reflection and heirloom art.