Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

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Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill for such a complicated and time consuming art o
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Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Ancient Clay Work

By Emperor Of Skills -

Material Heritage

  • What is called Material Heritage?

        Physical and mental characteristics that a child inherits from the parents by birth is known as 'genetic inheritance'. Whereas estates, land, properties, assets are called 'material heritage'. Similarly whatever man obtains or creates with his intellect and skills is called Cultural heritage.

        Different people have their own individual religious traditions, customs and living styles. A child inherits all these from his or her parents. Along With this, every country has its own specific heritage. As we all know, the impact of western culture has been increasing tremendously day by day. If we do not preserve our precious cultural heritage, we might lose our unique cultural identity. Once upon a time, India was called 'Sone ki Chidiya' (a golden bird). In comparison to the currency existing today, the ancient currency was more valuable.

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        In such circumstances, time demands preservation and revival of our valuable heritage, which can only be done by us.

        There are references to 64 arts in ancient Indian literature. Since time immemorial, India has been considered to be a land with rich cultural heritage having traces of different cultures in music, dance, architecture, skills, handicrafts, paintings and literary arts.

        In this article, we will discuss some of them. India is highly prosperous in various handicrafts and artistic works like weaving, embroidery, bead - work, clay work, engraving and mirror work, with all its diversities. Thus India is a land of varied arts and crafts. Let us discuss this post in brief.

Art of Ancient Clay Work

  • Write short note on Ancient Clay Work

        Man and clay have been closely associated since ancient time. In that sense his whole life revolves around it from the cradle to the grave. Before the invention of metal, clay things were used abundantly. Toys, pots, pitchers, earthen lamps, clays wares were made by the potter to store grains, milk, ghee, curd and buttermilk. The walls of the houses, kubas (clay hut) and streets were made of clay itself. We get the idea of the same from the remains of play-toys and other things found from ancient places like Kalibangan (Rajasthan).

Art-of-Clay-Work

        India was famous for producing the utensils of baked clay as well as unbaked clay (terracotta). This clay-work tradition has been sustained and more or less preserved from the ancient age to medieval period till modern time.

Location: India

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