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?Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Wooden toy-making is a traditional craft in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Bright and colourful lacquered toys are made by clusters of skilled craftsmen.
Banaras Brocades and Saree
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
A Banarasi saree is a saree made in Varanasi, a city which is also called Benares or Banaras. The sarees are among the finest sarees in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. The sarees are made of finely woven silk and are decorated with intricate design, and, because of these engravings, are relatively heavy.
Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Meenakari is a crystal form of glass fused with metal oxides like silver, gold, copper and zinc. The meenakari of varanasi is known by its pink colour and is known as gulabi meenakari. It is considered as the most alluring and technical of all metal decorations.
Varanasi Glass Beads
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Banaras Brocades and Saris
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Chunar sandstone
Uttar Pradesh
The red sandstone of Chunar has been lavishly used in the stone sculptures from the times of Mauryan kings to the Moguls.
Hand Made Carpet of Bhadohi
Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh
The Bhadohi city is known for their Hand-knotted carpet weaving, the city is also the largest hand-knotted carpet weaving industry hub in South Asia.
Mirzapur Handmade Dari
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
The Mirzapur handmade dari is made of twisted cotton thread along with jute twine to give rougher quality of carpet with about 60 knots per square inch. The tradition of making handmade dari is continuing since Mughal era. Mirzapur handmade dari made in nine districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Nizamabad Black Clay Pottery
Nizamabad, Uttar Pradesh
The black clay pottery of Nizamabad in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, India is unique type of clay pottery known for its dark shiny body with engraved silver patterns.
Gorakhpur terracotta
Gorakhpur
The terracotta work of Gorakhpur is a centuries-old traditional art form, where the potters make various animal figures like, horses, elephants, camel, goat, ox, etc. with hand-applied ornamentation.