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Banarasi Silk Weaving
Banarasi silk weaving is associated with Varanasi and renowned for finely woven textiles, brocade, metallic thread and elaborate floral or architectural motifs.
Bidriware
Bidriware is a metal-inlay craft associated with Bidar, distinguished by silver designs set against a darkened zinc-alloy surface.
Channapatna Toys
Channapatna toys are a Karnataka woodcraft tradition recognised for turned forms, bright finishes and skilled hand production.
Chikankari
Chikankari is a refined embroidery tradition associated with Lucknow, using varied stitches to create delicate patterns on fabric.
Dhokra Metal Craft
Dhokra is a family of lost-wax metal-casting traditions practised by artisan communities in several parts of India.
Kalamkari
Kalamkari is a South Indian textile tradition using hand drawing or block printing with carefully prepared dyes to create narrative and decorative designs.
Kanchipuram Silk Weaving
Kanchipuram silk weaving is a celebrated Tamil Nadu textile tradition known for durable silk, contrasting borders and richly structured motifs.
Madhubani Painting
Madhubani painting is a visual tradition of the Mithila region recognised for bold line, patterned surfaces and themes drawn from nature, ritual and storytelling.
Pattachitra
Pattachitra is a traditional painted-scroll and cloth-painting practice associated especially with Odisha, marked by disciplined line, decorative borders and narrative themes.
Warli Painting
Warli painting is a Maharashtra tribal art tradition using simple geometric forms to depict community life, ritual, work and the natural world.
Yakshagana
Yakshagana is a theatre tradition of coastal Karnataka combining dance, music, dialogue, costume and epic storytelling.