You can talk of Italian couture all you like, but Indian handicrafts and artwork will always stand many shades apart. That is because every thread has a story to tell. They carry with them many histories, many legacies – each of them a representative of the state they belong to. However, hand on your heart – how many Indian masterpieces can you actually think of? Sure, you know the ones that Vidya Balan wore to an awards show, but there are so many other lesser known beauties that you know little about. Here are some Indian handicrafts/artwork we’d like to list:

Channapatna Toys

There is a small town called Channapatna, about 60 km from Bengaluru. In the local language of Kannada, it is also known as Gombegala Ooru – which means toy town.
Need we say more? Channapatna is a major tourist destination where artisans make these toys in front of their customers. A particular type of local wood is used with organic colours to make these toys. About 80 per cent of the population of the town rely on this business for their livelihood.

Brass Utensils

Brass utensils have been a symbol of prosperity, wealth and honour since decades.
It carries with it a part of history. Lohars from Rajasthan bought brass sheets from Ahmedabad and created these first. These utensils that once dazzled royal kitchens are now found in museums.
Some are even handed down through generations as family heirlooms.