Introduction to Indian Handicrafts and Textiles

Carpentry is not a type of Indian handicraft. It is a type of woodworking that involves the construction of buildings, furniture, and other objects from wood.

Saree, kurta, salwar kameez, and lehenga are all types of Indian textiles.

Terracotta, ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware are all types of Indian pottery.

Goldsmithing, silversmithing, copperware, and brassware are all types of Indian metalworking.

Silk weaving, cotton weaving, wool weaving, and jute weaving are all types of Indian weaving.

Chikankari, zardozi, phulkari, and kantha are all types of Indian embroidery.

Block printing, screen printing, digital printing, and batik printing are all types of Indian printing.

Tie-dyeing, batik dyeing, bandhani dyeing, and leheriya dyeing are all types of Indian dyeing.

Gold jewelry, silver jewelry, diamond jewelry, and pearl jewelry are all types of Indian jewelry.

Kashmir carpet, Agra carpet, Jaipur carpet, and Bhadohi carpet are all types of Indian carpets.

Cane basketry, bamboo basketry, palm leaf basketry, and grass basketry are all types of Indian basketry.

Clay doll, wooden doll, cloth doll, and paper doll are all types of Indian dolls.