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

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...

What are the Social and Cultural practices of Indigenous Tribes of Himachal Pradesh

Explain the Socio-cultural practices Indigenous Tribes of Himachal Pradesh           The state of Himachal Pradesh is been full of variety. The variety also comes in terms of people that is various tribal system of the state. Many tribes reside over Himachal which have their own traditions and customs. Some of major tribes are Kinnauris, Gaddis, Gujjar’s and Lahauli’s. These tribes reside over different parts of Himachal especially in far remote area but nowadays the tribal people are residing all over Himachal. Tribes are rich in cultural heritage, the music, the dance, the dresses are so unique that visitors are mostly attracted to the tribes of Himachal.           The tribes of Himachal have maintained the balance within Tradition and modern values and education. The tribes of Himachal are in mainstream now and their participation has increased now even in Himachal but also in Indian level. The tribes are explained below: ...