Indian Handicraft Shop
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Indian Handicraft Shop was established in the year 2004. We have been engaged in domestic manufacturing and trading of all kinds of Indian Handicrafts before venturing into export market. Thus we have considerable experience in manufacturing, sourcing handicrafts of all kinds for our international customers.
We manufacture and trade in all kinds if North Indian Handicrafts including Rajasthani Handicrafts and Mughal Art and Handicrafts.
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Glass Handicrafts - Glass is highly brittle and solid material has been in existence for thousands of years. Handicrafts are made of finest glass, our exotic range of glass handicrafts add a sparkle to the decor. We offer Mosaic Lamps, Flower Vase, Smoking Pipes, Perfume Bottles, Decorative Glass Handicrafts, Designer Glass Handicrafts, Blown Glass Handicrafts, Glass Trays, Glass Votives, Decanter, Glass Candle Holders, Glass Wine Accessories and other Decor items. | |
| Stone Handicrafts - Marble Soapstone and Semiprecious stones are widely used in making stone handicrafts. Since the time of Shah Jahan, Agra in Uttar Pradesh has remained a thriving centre for marble work, including inlay. The marble is obtained from Makrana and the semi-precious stones come from all over the world. The artisans of today fashion vases, coasters, table tops, boxes, plates, and trays, models of the Taj Mahal, lamp bases, flooring, fountains, chairs, water basins, chess sets, and hookah stands. |  |
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Zari Handicrafts - Zari or Zardozi is a Persian word that means Sewing with gold string. This is a heavy and more elaborate embroidery work which uses varieties of gold threads, spangles, beads, seed pearls, wire, and gota. It is used to embellish wedding outfits, heavy coats, cushions, curtains, canopies, animal trappings, bags, purses, belts, and shoes. The material on which this kind of embroidery is done is usually heavy silk, velvet and satin. Material used in embroidery are mostly brass wire and copper wire. | |
| Horn Handicrafts - Horn is a versatile raw material and artisans have shown keen sensitivity by using its grain and variations in colours to great advantage. When heated and oiled, the horn becomes soft and pliable Due to the ban on ivory craftspeople have shifted their skills in ivory carving to horn craft. Uttar Pradesh is a well-known centre for horn work cutlery handles, and engraved furniture. Decorative objects of art are made from Horn. Captive jewelry, beads, combs etc are made from bones. |  |
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Metal Handicrafts - Metal engraving is a fine and a delicate art. There are many sharp tools used in the process of tracing the design on to the brass, silver and copper. Brass, copper and silver sheets are all used in crafting the articles. The product range includes utensils and art ware, hanging lamps, table tops, planters and plates. Sketches of the objects are first made on paper and then transferred on to the metal sheets. Mainly the products are hand made and machines are used only for the polishing effects | |
| Leather Handicrafts - The hides for the leather is obtained from different animals, the most common being cow, buffalo, sheep and goat. Other hides used are obtained from skins of deer, camel, snake etc. In handicraft industry the leather is converted into various utility and decorative items. Apart from various types of footwear, portfolios and briefcases, shopping and traveling bags, purses and wallets, pouches, belts and jackets are made. Various types of gift items and stuffed animals are also very common |  |
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Wooden Handicrafts - Commonly used wood for carving includes chestnut, walnut, mahogany and teak. Hardwoods have a longer life and lust. Softer wood is easier to carve. Natural oils of walnut and linseed are used to polish the complete pieces to protect them from lust and moisture. The tarkashi craft of Uttar Pradesh is today known for its fine inlay work with brass wire, strips and motifs on dark sheesham with fine dots and patterned lines and is used extensively for furniture and boxes | |
| Ceramic Handicrafts - This is amongst the oldest and most widespread form of handicrafts. Historical records of prehistoric era have been found in the remains of pottery. The pottery, done with relief work, uses earth colours like orange, brown, and terracotta, worked on to a white background. The products made include decorative items and table ware. The clay is cleaned, mixed and ten shaped either by hand, wheel or molded into desired object. The items are dried, fired and glazed as per the requirements. |  |
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Carpets & Rugs - Twisted cotton thread is used along with the Jute twine giving rougher qualities of carpet with about 60 knots per square inch. Cotton and woolen carpets are made in Agra where weavers produce traditional and new designs keeping the market demand in mind. The weavers who sell hand knitted items are direct descendants of the weavers who used to weave for the mughal emperors and majestic maharajas. Since Persians first introduced Indian weavers to carpet making, the designs of the rugs and carpets have floral patterns unique to the Persian culture. | |
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