Indian Artisans have helped Indian handicrafts to gain fame around the globe but still, some crafts are underrated and deserve global recognition. The recognition of these crafts globally will do justice to the artisans’ unwavering determination and unique adeptness. All the artforms mentioned in this presentation have been handpicked by the experts & enthusiasts of the Crafts Industry by precisely monitoring these trends, coupled with analysis of the market, both at Indian and global levels. We aim to provide the deserving exposure to Indigenous craft forms and boost craftsmanship.

1. Top Underrated
Indian Handicrafts
Which Will Rule
The Global Market
Art is not just a handicraft, but a reflection
of the feelings of an artist. The crafts in a
diverse country like India date back to
ancient times & have produced the best
artisans in the world. Indian Artisans have
helped Indian handicrafts to gain fame
around the globe but still, some crafts are
underrated and deserve global
recognition

2. POTTERY
India’s pottery is an impeccable
mixture of ancient designs that
pave the way for contemporary
practices and is practised
across the country. If you visit
rural areas, we get to know the
economic importance of this
craft. From home decoration to
the celebration of festivals; the
importance of this art speaks
volumes.

3. CLAY SCULPTURES
The clay art holds a prominent
place in mainland India. The
accessibility of clay all over the
country makes artisans more
drawn to this art. It has a
religious significance in Indian
history as many of the artifacts
created during the inception of
civilization were of clay. Since
then, it has gained prominence.
The moldability of clay provides
the artisans with a plethora of
creative endeavours. The clay
sculptures also reflect the rich
diversity & history of India.

4. EMBROIDERY
Embroidery is an art form of
India that Indian women
fervently participate in. Be it
rural or urban, women from both
walks of life love doing it and is
most prominent in Northern
India. People from different
communities reflect their culture
through motifs in the
embroidery which shows the
interest & love for this art form
among the variety of
communities.

5. BLOCK PRINTING
This art has been practised in
India from the olden days. This
art is used in hand blocking
patterns on clothes, wood, and
metals. It is a perfect example of
perfection as it needs focus as
well as precise hand-eye
coordination. This is a strenuous
process but the final products
come out as a beautiful
masterpiece.

6. PAINTING
The paintings of India give the
flavour of its multifaceted
culture. It has always reflected
the liveliness and vivification of
its diverse culture and ethnicity.
It projects the beliefs, values,
and spirituality of the ancient
culture of India. Being a nation
of diversified cultures, India
provides a wide range of
paintings from all walks and
corners of the country.

7. TOYS
Toys are one of the oldest
traditional handicrafts in India. It
dates back to the inception of
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
Our ancestors have kept this
craft alive and are continuously
trying to depict stories of our
epics through them. Almost
every state in India has its own
artistic process in making toys &
we see cut-throat competition
within these communities.

8. BAMBOO
HANDICRAFTS
Bamboo is one of the most eco-
friendly crafting materials that
are used in India. In Eastern
India to be precise, the bamboo
artform is extremely prominent.
Many small decorative things
made of bamboo make space
for themselves in houses across
India. The products of bamboo
are extremely useful as they
fulfill the small necessities like
storage, image frames, etc.

9. STONE CRAFT
Stones craft never went out of
vogue. Since the era of the
Mughals, it has been one of the
prominent crafts. From building
the gigantic and beautiful Taj
Mahal to making intricately
carved sculptures, stone crafts
has come a long way. Artisans of
Rajasthan and Agra are majorly
involved in this art form & they
give the indigenous touch to this
in an appealing manner. The eye-
catching carving reflects the
indulgence of the artisans in
making this art.

10. LEATHER CRAFT
The leathercrafts of India is an
impeccable amalgamation of
style and tradition. This art
initially began with the rural and
tribal people of the country.
Presently it is the most celebrated
art form in India. It produces a
vibrant range of articles for day-
to-day use like leather covers,
shoes, bags, lampshades, etc.
The intricate embroidery done on
these articles magnifies its
beauty and makes a great
combination.

11. SHELL CRAFT
India is surrounded by water
bodies from all sides, providing
the opportunity for shell crafts to
prosper. Shell crafts being one of
the most demandable artforms,
keeps artisans involved in
creating something out of the
box.

12. These Indian crafts are of extreme value and manifest the
evolutionary tradition of the country. Anciently these exclusive
crafts were in great demand worldwide and were exported to far-
off nations like Europe, Africa, and West Asia via the silk route. But,
with growing technology and industry, people are gradually
drifting away from the traditional crafts leading to the shifting of
artisans to other income methods. We all need to pay heed to this
dwindling craftsmanship and connect these people globally so
that it outshines again and reaches out to global customers.

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