Each craft is a living tradition, carried forward by communities across generations. Explore the techniques, histories and artisans behind India's extraordinary crafts.
DemoGI TagDemo placeholder — Replace with verified historical information. Channapatna woodcraft has a history dating back to the 18th century, when the craft was introduced under the patronage of Tipu Sultan, who invited Persian craftsmen to teach lacquering techniques to local artisans.
DemoGI TagDemo placeholder — Replace with verified historical information. Madhubani painting originated in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. Traditionally created by women on walls and floors of homes during ceremonies, the art form was documented more widely after the Bihar earthquake of 1934.
DemoGI TagDemo placeholder — Replace with verified historical information. Ajrakh is a centuries-old resist block printing tradition practised by the Khatri community in Barmer (Rajasthan) and Kutch (Gujarat). The word 'Ajrakh' is believed to derive from the Arabic word for 'indigo'.