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Panchmura Terracotta Craft

In India, terracotta heritages are found from the historic times. The outskirts of numerous an Indian village, has a pipal tree with terracotta creature sculptures lying underneath it. They're symbols of fulfillment of dreams of village tribe. In order to feed to the mass-market needs of the current global market, the village potter is frequently doing fusion of the traditional rural abstractions with refined local tastes to display pieces of terracotta art. Terracotta horses and elephants in Bankura have been the invention of potters. The star centres where the terracotta horses and elephants are made are Panchmura, Rajagram, Sonamukhi and Hamirpur. Each village has its own style. The Panchmura- style of terracotta is rated the finest of all the four types.

Bankura Bankura,West Bengal

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Bengal Dokra

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Dariyapur( burdwan),Bikna(Bankura) burdwan district, Bankura district,West Bengal

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Durgi Stone Carvings

The enduring beauty of Durgi stone carvings is owed to their creation from a soft variety of limestone that lies beneath the earth's surface, quarried with the help of machinery tools. These masterpieces have a rich history dating back to the 3rd century AD and are linked to the earliest Paleolithic civilizations, which thrived along the banks of the River Krishna. Artisans take great pleasure in fashioning a range of items, including statues of deities, flower vases, garden sculptures, Tulsi pots, and home decor collectibles, all through the medium of Durgi stone carving. Despite the allure of these unique art forms, artisans continue to struggle with challenges such as a lack of market access and limited awareness.

Durgi , Guntur district Durgi,Andhra

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Bastar Iron Craft

Bastar Iron Craft is also known as" Wrought iron craft of Baster". The iron handcraft art is handed over through generation to generation in Bastar region. Some tribal communities are experts in iron handcraft composition and numerous of them turned into iron- smiths. Among numerous communities Gondi and Maria are distinguished for the traditional iron- casting.

Bastar District Bastar District,Chhattisgarh

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Agates of Cambay

The story of the Agates of Cambay begins in the ancient city of Cambay, located in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Legend has it that long ago, the people of Cambay were struggling to find a source of clean drinking water. One day, a holy man appeared in the city and told the people to dig a well in a certain spot. When they did, they discovered a hidden treasure trove of stunning agates, each one more beautiful than the last. The holy man explained that the agates were a gift from the gods, and that they were imbued with spiritual power. He instructed the people of Cambay to use the agates to create jewelry and other sacred objects, and to wear them as a form of protection against evil spirits. Today, the agates of Cambay are still highly prized for their beauty and spiritual significance. They are used in a variety of religious and spiritual practices, and are believed to have the power to ward off negative energy and promote healing and well-being.

Khambhat Taluka, Anand district Khambhat Taluka,Gujrat

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