Indian Handicrafts and Textiles in Education and Research

Education and research in Indian handicrafts and textiles aim to achieve multiple objectives, including preserving traditional crafts and techniques, developing new designs, and enhancing the skills of artisans and craftspeople.

Chikankari is a traditional Indian embroidery technique, not a weaving technique.

Banarasi silk is a renowned silk weaving technique from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh is famous for its hand-painted Kalamkari textiles.

Bagru is a traditional hand-block printing technique from Rajasthan.

Punjab is renowned for its intricate Phulkari embroidery.

Dhokra is a traditional metalworking technique from Odisha.

Karnataka is famous for its exquisite Bidri metalwork.

Keralan is the name of the traditional wood carving technique from Kerala.

Jammu and Kashmir is known for its intricate Kashmiri wood carving.

Chettinad is the name of the traditional stone carving technique from Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka is famous for its exquisite Mysore stone carving.

Bankura is the name of the traditional pottery technique from West Bengal.

Odisha is renowned for its intricate Dhokra pottery.

Bamboo is the name of the traditional basket weaving technique from Assam.