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ArtsandCrasofTelangana

ArtsandcrasofTelanganaarefamedalloverthecountryfortheirdecoraveaswellasulitarian
values.Severalarsansofthestatehaveadoptedthisprofessionastheirsolesourceofincome.

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ArtsandcrasofTelangana have always been prominent in the country with the eorts of the skilled arsans who shape up
diverse artefacts with their dexterity and aesthec sense. The intricate carvings and beauful adornments of these handicras
makethemimmenselyfascinang.Thetradionalwaysappliedtothesecrasrenderthemadisnctcharmandtheyexhibita
great variety. These are cherished not only by the people of India but also by the internaonal tourists. Several residents of
Telanganahaveembracedthehandicraindustryforearningtheirlivelihood.ArtsandcrasofTelanganandaperfectplacein
anylifestyleowingtotheirvastvariety.
BidriCra
Bidricraisregardedastheprideofthestate.Comprisingofsilverengravedonmetal,thesecrasareuniqueintheirownway.
HistoricalrecordssuggestthatithasbeenbroughtintheregionbyIranmigrants.Thecraingmethodologyincludesseveralsteps
likecasng,engraving,inlayingandoxidizing.BidricragotitsnamefromBidartownoftheerstwhileHyderabadstate.Itisused
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tocraavarietyofartefactslike
jewellery boxes, ower vases,
paper weights, key chains, cu
linksandmanymore.Bidricra
ispopularacrosstheglobe.

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BanjaraNeedleCras
Needle cras of Banjara or
Gypsies, signicant tribes of
Telangana, add to the
repertoire of the alluring cras
of the state. These are the tradional handmade fabrics adorned
which rich embroidery and mirror works. The incredible designs
woven with colourful threads showcase the skills of the arsans.
Thesecrasbringanexocfeelwhenusedashomedecorsandthis
is the reason for which they are extensively preferred by people.
Their unique earthiness peeping through geometrical paerns,
variousmofsandvibranthuesareveryaracve.

DokraMetalCras
Dokra metal cra is another tribal art, popularly found in the state of Telangana. Also known as
bellmetalcra,thiscraisthespecialityofJainoorMandaloftheAdilabaddistrictofTelangana
where a number of arsts from Ushegaon and Chialbori regions contribute to this art greatly.
Tribal Gods and gurines are the most common depicons of this art along with folk mofs,
horses,elephants,peacocks,lampcasketsetcwhichhaveagreatcommandovernaonalaswell
asinternaonalmarket.Lostwaxtechniqueismainlyusedinthiscra.
NirmalArts
AwiderangeofhandicrasarefoundintheNirmaltownoftheAdilabaddistrict.Thearsansof
this region are famous for making authenc and dazzling arcles of vibrant colours ulizing
tradional methods. Oil painngs of this region are well known with exquisite depicons of
themes from epics. Nirmal cras originated during Kakaya era and mostly follow Indian and
Moghul schools of art. Arcles like lacquered furniture, boxes, pictures, wall hangings, trays etc are very admirable. Nirmal art
encompassesbothdecoraveaswellasulitarianitems.

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BronzeCasngs
Bronzecasngs of Telangana are famed all over the world. Amazing idols are craed in this art with skilled arstry exhibing
perfect measurements and proporons. Arsc symbolism and characteriscs of the idols depicted in Bronze casngs are very
admirable.Mouldsforsolidcasngoficonsarecreatedbyusingmanycoangsofvariousclaysoveranishedwaxmodel.This
helpsinrenderingnecurvestothecastimage.
LacquerWare
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RemarkablelacquerwareisfoundintheEkoppakatownofTelangana.Lacqueringis
done by applying lacquer on wood which is achieved either by machine or with the
help of hands. Various designs are painted with the brush for adorning the arcles
including toys, objects, gurines etc. Lac bangles are the most popular arcle of
lacquerware,whicharebeaufullyembellishedwithmirrors,glass,beadsandstones.

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