Kalamkari Art
Kalamkari is a traditional hand-painted and block-printed textile art form from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name comes from kalam (pen) and kari (craft), reflecting the detailed handwork done using a bamboo pen. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and minerals are used to create intricate patterns on cotton fabric.
Pattachitra Art
Pattachitra is a traditional scroll painting art form from Odisha and West Bengal, known for its intricate detailing, bold outlines, and vibrant natural colors. Painted on specially prepared cloth using mineral and vegetable dyes, this art form follows strict rules of composition and craftsmanship passed down through generations.
Warli Art
Warli art is an ancient tribal painting tradition from Maharashtra, practiced by the Warli community. Traditionally created using white pigment made from rice paste on mud walls or handmade paper, Warli paintings are known for their simple geometric forms—circles, triangles, and lines—that come together to depict daily life, farming, festivals, dances, and rituals.
Metal & Brass Crafts
Metal and Brass Crafts are among India’s oldest and most enduring art traditions, practiced across regions such as Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. Crafted using age-old techniques like lost-wax casting, engraving, and hammering, these artworks are made primarily from brass, bronze, copper, and mixed metals.