A look at some unique handicrafts in India

India is a country of culture and tradition wherein every state has its own art and culture which is unique and reflects the diverse history of that region. The handicraft work of India reflects is traditional and changes from region to region. Here are some of the most unique and fascinating handicrafts of India:

These are traditional handmade bobble head dancing dolls, which are worldwide famous. Bothe Thanjavur paintings and dolls are world famous and have immense cultural significance.

String puppets, also known as kathputli, are traditional handmade colourful dolls of Rajasthan. These are controlled by an artist via single string. Puppet shows are absolutely famous in Rajasthan and are tourists’ favorite thing to do.

This is the famous art of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Dhokra is basically the art of wax metal casting. Products by Dhokra artisans are very famous such as Dhokra horses and elephants.

These are traditional wooden toys made in Channapatna town in Bengaluru. It is a traditional craft which is protected under the World Trade Organization and is absolutely famous.

Another very famous traditional handicraft is bidriware which originated in the town of Bidar in Karnataka. It is an important export handicraft of India noted for its artistic metallic work that was developed in the 14th century during the reign of the Bahamani Sultans.