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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Banjara Needle Crafts
Banjaras or the Gypsies are important tribes of Telangana...

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

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

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

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