Unique Handicrafts - The Heritage of India
Online, November 26, 2014 (Newswire.com) - One of the characteristic that comes to our mind in relation to India is it’s connect with art, well not just art but art with a strong design influence. Art as a creative activity dates back to the pre-historic periods and it has taken innumerable avatars due to the varied cultural influences of mankind since then. This also signifies the fact that the art & creativity have always been an inseparable part of the mankind & the historical carvings, sculptures etc are all a testimony to that. Craftsvenue.com salutes the spirit of Indian art & the hands behind the art.
With its strong & un-paralleled history, India is better known for the artisans who have acquired unbeatable mastery of crafting authentic handicrafts. Art-lovers from across the globe yearn to be the custodians of the amazing handicrafts made across various geographies in India.
We feel good to have beautiful things around us & handicrafts are one of those. Also, it is worthwhile to note that a handmade product always creates an emotional connect with us which, perhaps, a product made from a machine can’t. Another important aspect is that by virtue of their being, each & every handicraft or handmade product is different from the other& this gives you an opportunity to be a proud owner of something unique, something that nobody else in the world has!! Craftsvenue.com offers a wide and exclusive range of handicrafts sourced from various places in India. Though there are many variants of raw materials from which the handicrafts are made but the most historic & popular are marble, metal & wood.
Marble Handicrafts:
Marble is one of the purest forms of stone & has always been an inherent part of royal architecture. Due to its inherent characteristics; marble is widely used for making handicrafts such as spiritual idols & temples. Besides, a lot of table top decors such as elephants, mobile stands, decorative plates, clocks, vases etc are being crafted from marble. Craftsvenue.com has an exclusive range of product in all these. Due to its inherent weight, marble is not much preferred for wall décor crafts. TajMahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife & bestowed as one of the eight wonders of the world is the finest example of marble architecture. Made out pure white marble, it stands tall to signify the heritage of Indian art & culture.In India; marble handicrafts are widely made in the princely state of Rajasthan located in the northern part of India.
Metal Handicrafts:
Millions of years ago, when metal was crafted into weapons to safeguard from wild animals & enemies, nobody would have had ever thought of it being handcrafted to make decorative masterpieces. There are multiple variants such as white metal, black metal, brass metal, silver metal etc which are being used to chisel out beautiful handicrafts such as spiritual idols, table top decors, wall decors, jewelry, fashion accessories & much more. It is also worthwhile to note that Dhokra art, native to the state of Orissa in the eastern part of Indian subcontinent, is the oldest form of metal art. Moradabad, also known as the city of metal handicrafts, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh is another hub for the metal crafts lovers. Craftsvenue.com has an exclusive range of products in metal handicrafts.
Wooden Handicrafts:
One of the oldest formsof art, wooden handicrafts have been into existence since the time immemorial. Carved to make crafts, wood is used to make handicrafts across table top decors, wall decors, paintings, jewellery accessories such as boxes etc, furniture, toys &much more. Wooden crafts are widely made in the states of Rajasthan & Punjab in the northern region on India. Craftsvenue.com brings the best of the crafts from these hubs for its customers to buy from.
About:
Craftsvenue.com is the online venture of M/s Swasthi, a Bangalore based enterprise, exclusively focused on bringing the best in handicrafts to Indian and global audiences. Their venture serves the dual purpose of letting people access rare and exotic products as also helping artisans earn a sustainable living and thus keep alive the rich and glorious traditions of India. Visit their website http://www.craftsvenue.com for more details of products and pricing.
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Bangalore-560040, Karnataka
India
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