Preserving heritage, promoting sustainability.
Browse 68 traditional Indian crafts, filterable by state of origin.
Popular in:Uttarakhand
Ritual floor and wall art using geometric patterns, traditionally drawn during festivals.
Popular in:Odisha
Colorful patchwork fabric art used in umbrellas, bags, and decorative items.
Popular in:Kerala
Handmade metal-alloy mirrors with high reflective quality, unique to Kerala.
Popular in:Goa
Portuguese-inspired ceramic tile painting with floral and narrative motifs.
Popular in:Gujarat, Rajasthan
Tie-dye textile technique using vibrant colors and dotted patterns.
Popular in:Madhya Pradesh
Wax-resist dyeing technique for textiles with floral and abstract designs.
Popular in:Nagaland
Intricate jewelry and accessories made from colorful beads, reflecting tribal identity.
Popular in:Assam
Metal casting technique used to make utensils, idols, and decorative items.
Popular in:Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra
Blackened metal with silver inlay, often used in decorative artifacts.
Popular in:Rajasthan, Delhi
Persian-influenced pottery known for its blue glaze and floral patterns.
Popular in:Rajasthan
Hand-stamped textile printing using carved wooden blocks and natural dyes.
Popular in:Andhra Pradesh
Traditional string instrument handcrafted from jackwood, used in Carnatic music.
Popular in:Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
Decorative inlay work on furniture and accessories using bone or wood.
Popular in:Uttar Pradesh (Moradabad)
Brass utensils and decor items crafted with embossed and engraved patterns.
Popular in:Tamil Nadu
Classical idols and sculptures made using the lost-wax casting method.
Popular in:Jammu & Kashmir
Hand-knotted wool carpets with intricate Persian-style designs.
Popular in:Karnataka
Lacquer-coated wooden toys using natural dyes, eco-friendly and vibrant.
Popular in:Uttar Pradesh
Delicate hand embroidery using white thread on pastel-colored fabrics.
Popular in:Kerala, Lakshadweep
Products made from coconut husk fibers like mats, brushes, and ropes.
Popular in:Goa, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep
Decorative and utility items made by carving coconut shells.
Popular in:Goa
Handmade lace and fabric embroidery with European and Indian influences.
Popular in:Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal
Tribal metal casting craft known for rustic figures and motifs.
Popular in:Andhra Pradesh
Wooden lacquer toys made using traditional spinning techniques.
Popular in:Madhya Pradesh
Tribal painting style using lines and dots to depict animals and folklore.
Popular in:Sikkim, Manipur, Tripura, Puducherry
Weaving of regional textiles like shawls and saris with cultural patterns.
Popular in:Assam
Traditional conical hat made from bamboo and palm leaves, decorated with embroidery.
Popular in:Punjab, Rajasthan
Handcrafted leather shoes with traditional embroidery and embellishments.
Popular in:Andhra Pradesh
Pen-drawn and hand-painted textile art using natural dyes and epic themes.
Popular in:Himachal Pradesh
Miniature paintings depicting themes of love and devotion, often in Pahari style.
Popular in:West Bengal
Running stitch embroidery on layered old saris and fabrics.
Popular in:Manipur
Eco-friendly weaving of mats, bags, and baskets from water reed grass.
Popular in:Andhra Pradesh
Brightly painted wooden toys carved from softwood called ‘Tella Poniki’.
Popular in:Himachal Pradesh
Woolen shawls with vibrant geometric patterns and borders.
Popular in:Bihar
Brightly colored ornamental items made using lacquer and wooden bases.
Popular in:Rajasthan, Punjab
Ethnic leather footwear with embroidery and mirror work.
Popular in:Uttar Pradesh (Agra)
Intricate floral and geometric inlay work on marble using semi-precious stones.
Popular in:Madhya Pradesh
Lightweight handwoven saris with traditional motifs and a glossy finish.
Popular in:Rajasthan
Enamel art on metal surfaces, often used in jewelry and decor.
Popular in:Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan
Small-scale paintings with detailed brushwork depicting historic and mythological themes.
Popular in:Manipur
Traditional shawl and fabric with a unique temple border design.
Popular in:Karnataka
Classical paintings with gold leaf work on silk or paper.
Popular in:Kerala
Decorative golden forehead adornment used on temple elephants.
Popular in:Telangana
Paintings on wooden panels with gold detailing and mythological themes.
Popular in:Jharkhand
Scroll paintings with folk and tribal stories using natural dyes.
Popular in:Jammu & Kashmir
Decorative and functional items made from molded paper pulp and hand-painted.
Popular in:Gujarat
Double ikat weaving technique creating geometric sari designs.
Popular in:Odisha, West Bengal
Scroll painting with mythological themes and fine detailing.
Popular in:Maharashtra
Rich silk saris with golden borders and peacock motifs.
Popular in:Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
Bright floral embroidery done on shawls and dupattas.
Popular in:Telangana
Tie-dye weaving technique known for complex geometric designs.
Popular in:Uttarakhand
Crafting of bamboo utility items like baskets and furniture.
Popular in:Gujarat
Rare textile painting using castor oil paste and metal stylus.
Popular in:Karnataka
Carved rosewood furniture inlaid with ivory-like materials.
Popular in:Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep
Products made from seashells including decor, jewelry, and utility items.
Popular in:West Bengal
Intricate sculptures made from soft, spongy pith of the Shola plant.
Popular in:Assam
Traditional weaving of Muga, Eri, and Pat silk fabrics.
Popular in:Odisha (Cuttack)
Fine silver wirework creating delicate jewelry and decorative items.
Popular in:Bihar
Coiled grass items including baskets, trays, and decorative figures.
Popular in:Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha
Sculpting of temples, idols, and decor items from various stones.
Popular in:Bihar
Narrative embroidery style depicting rural life and social messages.
Popular in:Tamil Nadu
Traditional paintings with rich colors, gold leaf, and religious themes.
Popular in:West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat
Earthenware items like idols, tiles, and utensils crafted from clay.
Popular in:Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Ladakh
Tibetan Buddhist religious scroll paintings.
Popular in:Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Tribal art depicting daily life using geometric forms in white on mud walls.
Popular in:Jammu & Kashmir
Decorative furniture and panels intricately carved from walnut wood.
Popular in:Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ladakh
Wool-based textile weaving including shawls and rugs for cold climates.
Popular in:Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
Sculpting wood into traditional figures, furniture, and ritual items.
Popular in:Uttar Pradesh, Delhi
Heavy embroidery using gold and silver threads, beads, and sequins.
