The Indian handicrafts truly represents the unique cultural heritage of our country. The magnificent and colorful world of handicrafts is an epitome of our rich and glorious past. The sector is un-organized because of diversity in skill and medium varied and disperse in location which also give the handicrafts its esthetic richness and economic importance.
The sector represents very important area of activity both culturally and economically. The handicrafts contribute significantly to generate employment and export. Besides this, the handicraft item cater the need of the society because of its decorative and utility nature. The materials used in the trade are natural and easily come to the hand of the artisan community. The skill of craft person transferred these materials into object of great beauty.
Show me moreA must have for any art collector- true love, this nut cracker is a fine piece of Bengal’s ‘Lost-wax’, purely hand crafted, made of brass.
This is hand crafted divine brass lamp with the figure of ‘Gaja Lakshmi’ engraved on the lamp and found in most Indian house hold.
A place to store all the things that delight me. Bengal’s betel leaf holder, purely hand made by ‘Lost-wax’.
Bengal’s hand curved wooden and metal jewellery boxes. The perfect gift!
A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or reputation that are due to that origin. The GI tagged products are "Invaluable treasures of Incredible India" and aims to build confidence amongst the buying community. Some of the examples of registered Indian GIs are Kolhapuri Chappal, Kashmir Pashmina, Darjeeling Tea, Tirupathi Laddu, Kangra Paintings, Nagpur Orange, Bengal Dokra etc.
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