Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts

Telangana state is a blessed land, thriving with vibrant arts and crafts scene. Each region has a unique story to tell. The patronage of kings and dynasties for several centuries led to a unique synthesis of various cultures, which is clearly visible in the development of a unique arts and crafts tradition in the state.

Bidri craft is the pride of the Telangana region. This unique art of silver engraved on metal was brought initially by Iranian migrants to the region. Bidri art involves using an alloy of Copper and Zinc, called Gunmetal. Telangana is famous world-wide for its amazing Bronze castings that require exquisite skills for creating incredible idols.

Nirmal town is world-famous for its varied range of handicrafts made using best traditional techniques to create masterpieces. Nirmal arts involve use of natural dyes to create oil paintings, wall hangings, lacquered furniture, toys, trays, bowls, pictures, boxes and other marvellous art works of export quality. Other prominent art works of the state include Nizamabad panels, Nirmal painted furniture, Dokra castings, Silver Filigree, Cheriyal Scroll Paintings, Pembarthi brassware etc.

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Pembarthi Brass

The intricate sheet metal brass engravings and artefacts made here...

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Cheriyal Art

This art form is unique to the state of Telangana...

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Nirmal Paintings

Nirmal Paintings This art form named after its place of origin...

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Batik Paintings

These paintings represent a highly unique form of art involving various figures...

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Bidri Craft

Bidri craft is yet another craft that serves as the pride of the Telangana...

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Dokra Metal Crafts

Dokra Metal craft is quite popular in the tribal regions of Telangana...

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Silver Filigree

The roots of Filigree can also be traced back to the Italian and...

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Gadwal Handlooms

Gadwal, in the state of Telangana is considered world famous for...

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Pochampalli Handlooms

Pochampally is also known as Ikkat/Tie & Dye, the uniqueness of this fabric...

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Narayanpet Handlooms

Gadwal, in the state of Telangana is considered world famous for...

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Banjara Needle Crafts

Banjaras or the Gypsies are important tribes of Telangana...

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Pearls

Hyderabad - The City of Pearls, is a one-stop destination for some of the rare...

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Nirmal Toys

Nirmal Art is 400-year-old rich tradition that encompasses soft wood toys...

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Kothakota sarees

These sarees are handwoven in the town of Kothakota, located in the...

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Gollabhama sarees

The state of Telangana is home to many handloom clusters, each with...