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GI Protected Wood, Glass, Paper, Stone, Ivory etc. Artworks

Various art products of India involving wood, glass, paper, stone, ivory etc. are as follows: Sikki Grass Work of Bihar Sikki grass crafts are various handicrafts that are...

August 11, 2016

GI Protected Metal Works of India

Important notes on metal work are as follows: Tamil Nadu is one of the famous bronze producing regions where the artisans or stapathis produce stylistic images conforming to...

August 10, 2016

Fabric Decoration Arts of India

The tradition of decorated textiles is as rich as the woven one with a vast range of hand block prints, tie-dyed fabrics and embroideries. Bandhani or Tie and...

August 9, 2016

Some GI Protected Embroidery Products from India

Following products made in embroidery are provided GI protection in India. Kasuti Embroidery Kasuti is a traditional form of folk embroidery practiced in the state of Karnataka. Kasuti...

August 8, 2016

Embroidery Art of India

Gujarat and Rajasthan have a mind-boggling range in embroideries. Kantha of Bengal, zardosi of Delhi, kasuti of Karnataka, phulkari of Punjab, the gold thread embroidery and gota work...

August 7, 2016

GI Protected Shawls, Carpets, Durries, Coir Products etc.

Following are the crisp notes on various GI protected textile products, shawls, Carpets, Quilts etc. Solapur Chaddar Solapuri chaddar is a cotton bed sheet made in the Solapur...

August 6, 2016

GI Protected Sarees and Fabrics of India

Each state of India has its own specialty and range of Sarees. Some of the specific varieties and notes about them for exams are as follows: Kanjeevaram Silk...

August 5, 2016

GI Protected Fibres in India

Following are the GI protected fibres in India. Mysore Silk, Karnataka Mysore Silk is a kind of mulberry silk. The Mysore silk became famous after 1912 when the...

August 4, 2016

Kullu and Mandi Paintings

The art of painting in Kullu style are an exquisite expression of its iconic beauty. They share many common features with Basholi art as the similarities are stretched...

September 24, 2014

Kangra paintings

The painting style draws its name from the former princely state of Himachal Pradesh, Kangra. The art form gained prominence with the fall of Bashoi school. However, the...

September 24, 2014

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