Indian Handicrafts

Long before plastic and video games, India’s toys were made from clay, wood, and colour. These 5 timeless crafts carried lessons of thrift, care, and sustainability.

As Labubu dolls go viral, discover 7 traditional Indian dolls that carry generations of storytelling, culture, and handmade artistry — from Rajasthan to Manipur.

Tired of watching your child scroll through summer? Swap screens for something meaningful with hands-on Indian crafts like Blue Pottery and Rogan Art. These activities spark creativity, build patience, connect children to India’s rich artistic heritage, and allow everyone to have fun.

India’s endangered art forms are an integral part of its cultural fabric. Discover seven unique traditions—from Rogan Art to Lepcha weaving—and learn how we can support their preservation.

Rajasthan’s Jaswant Kumar Meenakar’s family has been creating stunning Meenakari jewels and art pieces for centuries. They exclusively handcraft the jewels for royalty to date.

Rogan art is a centuries-old intricate form of cloth painting that originated in Persia and is currently being practised by the Khatris in the Nirona village of Kutch in Gujarat.

Ananda Mohanta, a bamboo artisan from Mayurbhanj district, Odisha makes cottage-style houses, swings, sofa-sets, and several household items.

From running workshops for children to painting for a living, this artist couple is one of the last families from the village of Cheriyal to keep alive the region’s tradition of Cheriyal Scroll painting.

India is a country traditionally rich in arts and crafts. Artisans are the backbone of the non-farm rural economy, with an estimated 7 million artisans engaged in craft production. Over the past 30 years, the number of Indian artisans has decreased by 30%. They, then either engage in manual labour work or are unemployed, abandoning their high level of handicraft skills. Srujna is a social enterprise aiming to improve the standard of living of the artisans and also encourage more people to seek crafts as a livelihood option.