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This is similar to the floor art, chowk-poorana, in Uttar Pradesh where pots are placed in the middle and the art is drawn around them in religious ceremonies. [30] In Uttar Pradesh, the alternative name is Sona Rakhna. [31] In the Punjab, the chowk square is drawn on the floor with flour and turmeric. Sometimes a swastika is also drawn in the ...
Uttar Pradesh's centres of art and craft include: Agra , home since the Mughal era to Mughal crafts, including the Pietra Dura , still practised today. Aligarh is a centre of Zari work , (a type of fabric decoration), 'Jhumka' – an intricate ear-rings or ear-pendants, Manja and Surma ( Kohl (cosmetics) ).
The technique of chikan embroidery is known as chikankari (चिकनकारी چکن کاری).Chikankari is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabrics like cotton, chanderi, muslin, georgette, viscose, silk, organza, net, etc. White thread is embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light muslin and cotton garments.
One District One Product - Uttar Pradesh (ODOP-UP) is an initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh [1] to encourage state's domestic production of various handicrafts, readymade clothes, leather products etc. The aim of state government is to encourage indigenous and specialized products district wise.
Lucknow is based on fertile land, and the land below the Himalayan foothills is known as 'Terai' or moist land. It is located in the middle of Ganaetic Plain and reaches Gomati (left of Ganga River), placing it in the center of Uttar Pradesh. [1] The monuments in Lucknow have been influenced by various cultures and religions throughout the years.
The Shilp Guru is the highest honour in the Indian handicrafts sector awarded by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.It is conferred annually upon 10 master craftspersons who have created an exceptional piece of craft work, showcased highest level of quality and skill in the traditional Indian handicrafts and passed on their skills to the next ...
Madhya Pradesh's significant tribal population has also given rise to crafts deeply rooted in tribal culture, such as Dhokra, Gond paintings, Bhil paintings, and bamboo crafts, which have become defining symbols of the state’s artistic identity. It is nearly impossible to encapsulate the vastness of Madhya Pradesh’s crafts in just one ...
In states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, women usually wear ghaghra and a full sleeved blouse or kurta salwar adorning a coat and an orni (headscarf). The men usually wear kurta and pants or shirt) coat with a Himachali cap. In the states of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, traditional dress is Kameez Shalwar.