Heritage crafts
From 4,000-year-old Dhokra to 22-carat-gold Tanjore — each tradition has its place, its people, and its lineage.
Bihar
Madhubani
Intricate line art from Bihar using natural dyes and mythological motifs.
ExploreMaharashtra
Warli
Tribal art from Maharashtra with geometric patterns depicting daily life.
ExploreRajasthan
Turquoise-glazed ceramics from Jaipur, a Mughal-era craft tradition.
ExploreChhattisgarh
Dhokra
Ancient lost-wax bronze casting by tribal artisans of central India.
ExploreTamil Nadu
Tanjore Painting
Gold-leaf temple art from Thanjavur, a 400-year-old tradition of sacred beauty.
ExplorePunjab
Phulkari
Vibrant floral embroidery on fabric, a heritage art of Punjab.
ExploreAndhra Pradesh
Kalamkari
Hand-painted or block-printed cotton textiles from Andhra Pradesh.
ExploreUttar Pradesh
Chikankari
Delicate white-on-white embroidery from Lucknow, over 400 years old.
ExploreRajasthan
Hand-carved wooden blocks stamped onto fabric, a Rajasthani specialty.
ExploreKerala
Sustainable home products woven from coconut fibre by Kerala artisans.
ExploreKashmir
Exquisite hand-woven cashmere shawls from the Himalayan highlands.
ExploreKerala
Eco-friendly decorative art hand-crafted from polished coconut shells.
ExploreKashmir
Fine needle embroidery on Pashmina, a Kashmiri art of extraordinary patience.
ExploreHelp us grow the catalog
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