#sikki grass

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From the fields of Bihar to your space, this Multipurpose Sikki is handmade with love by rural artisans. Sikki is known for its medicinal properties and sturdy nature, making it durable, long-lasting, and healthy to use. This Multipurpose Tray with round wooden handles is made by the women of Madhubani through the process of coiling the grass after it is dyed with our highest quality REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)-certified dyes which are 100% environment friendly.

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Bihartour: Bridging Cultures in Darjeeling - A Journey to Bihar's Heart

Introduction

Darjeeling, known for its lush tea gardens, breathtaking views of the Himalayas, and its rich cultural heritage, has always been a sought-after destination for tourists. While the town is renowned for its tea, it is also a place that welcomes entrepreneurs with unique ideas. One such venture is "Bihartour," a business that brings a slice of Bihar to the heart of Darjeeling.

The Story Behind Bihartour

Bihartour is not your typical travel agency. Instead of focusing on mainstream tourist destinations, it offers a distinctive experience by immersing travelers in the vibrant culture and traditions of Bihar. Founded by Mr. Rajiv Singh, a native of Bihar who moved to Darjeeling a decade ago, Bihartour aims to bridge the gap between the two culturally diverse regions of India.

Mr. Singh's inspiration for Bihartour came from his personal journey. After relocating to Darjeeling, he was struck by the similarities and differences between Bihar and Darjeeling. Both regions have rich histories and traditions, but they remain distinct in their own ways. He saw an opportunity to create a platform that would not only cater to tourists but also encourage cultural exchange between these regions.

The Unique Offerings of Bihartour

1.  Cultural Tours: Bihartour specializes in cultural tours that provide tourists with an authentic experience of Bihar. These tours include visits to ancient temples, traditional festivals, and interactions with local artisans. Travelers have the opportunity to witness the famous Chhath Puja or explore the architectural marvels of Nalanda and Bodh Gaya.

2.  Culinary Experiences: Food plays a pivotal role in understanding a region's culture. Bihartour offers culinary tours that take participants on a gastronomic journey through the streets of Bihar. From savoring litti chokha to enjoying the delectable sweets of Mithila, tourists can relish the diverse and flavorsome cuisine of Bihar.

3.  Handicraft Workshops: The business also organizes workshops where tourists can learn traditional Bihar art forms like Madhubani painting and Sikki grass weaving. These workshops provide visitors with hands-on experiences and an opportunity to interact with local artisans.

4.  Homestays: Bihartour encourages tourists to live with local families during their stay, fostering a deeper cultural exchange. These homestays provide visitors with an insight into the daily lives and traditions of the people of Bihar.

5.  Eco-Tourism: Bihartour is dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism. They offer eco-friendly tours that take travelers to the untouched natural beauty of Bihar, including serene riverbanks, dense forests, and wildlife sanctuaries.

Impact on Darjeeling

Bihartour's unique approach to tourism has brought a new dimension to the tourism industry in Darjeeling. By providing visitors with an authentic experience of Bihar's culture, it has not only contributed to the town's tourism but has also fostered cultural exchange and understanding between these two diverse regions of India.

Moreover, Bihartour has been a catalyst for local employment, as they work closely with the people of Darjeeling and Bihar, creating job opportunities and promoting the exchange of ideas.

Conclusion

Bihartour is a remarkable business that has added a new flavor to Darjeeling's tourism industry. By celebrating the rich culture of Bihar and offering an immersive experience to tourists, it has created a unique niche for itself. This venture demonstrates that innovative and culturally-driven business ideas can thrive in the heart of a picturesque town like Darjeeling, enriching the lives of locals and tourists alike. Bihartour is a testament to the power of bridging cultural gaps and promoting understanding through the medium of travel.

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Sikki Grass Craft the Indigenous craft of Bihar @ MagadhiShilpi

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THE GRASS ART

The tableau of Bihar on the theme of ‘Sikki Grass Craft’ during the Republic Day Parade, 2013 in New Delhi. The subsequent year saw the Bihar Pavilion at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi being decorated with Sikki Art during the International Trade Fair, 2014. Both these managed to bring back the disappearing traditional Craft form from Bihar and the incredible products made under it in the eyes of the world.

Sikki work was believed to be one of the must learn the craft for the young girls of marriageable age in Bihar. The items crafted by her used to be an important part of her dowry. Gifting various handcrafted products using sikki grass was a ritual followed in Bihar at the time of marriages.

Sikki grass grows in the waterlogged areas during the months of August and September. The grass is first removed from the stalks and is dried in sun for several days. Later, it is boiled in hot coloured water to add softness, flexibility and colour which makes it easier to be shaped into different objects like lamps, baskets, pots, stools, boxes and other decorative articles.

The technique used for making Sikki products is the simple coiling method. The actual shape of the object is formed with munj or khar (cheaper variants of grass available in the area). This forms the base of the product and gives it additional strength. Sikki grass is then coiled over a base made with munj thereby completely covering the structure. The only tool required in this art is a needle-shaped object called takua with which coiling and weaving are done. The natural sikki grass has a beautiful golden colour which is why it is also called Golden Grass. It is later coloured into different shades like red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink, etc. This coiling and weaving of coloured grass with the natural golden grass give a distinctive and unique appeal to the Sikki craftwork.

Sikki grass products are light in weight, organic, biodegradable and long-lasting. Earlier, women used to make utilitarian products like different kinds of baskets and boxes which were locally known as Jhappa, Mauni, Pauti, Gumla, Saji.

Jhappa - Big containers with covers to store food grains, spices, sweets, etc.

Mauni - Trays for keeping fresh fruits, betel leaves, nuts, flowers, etc.

Pauti - Beautiful small boxes with covers to keep jewellery, dry fruits, and other expensive items.

Gumla - Bowl like containers that served multiple uses.

Saji - Flower baskets.

Apart from these, there are also decorative and useful pieces made out of sikki grass such as coasters, mobile covers, masks, mirror frames, table mats, pencil boxes, hand-held fans, colourful bowls, jewellery boxes, bangles, toys, pen stands, paperweights, jewellery pieces, figures of deities and even dresses.

The main centres for Sikki art are located around Rayam, Rampur, Madehpur, Siddhi, Jaynagar, Katihar, Gaonaha, Sonvarsha and Sitamarhi in Bihar. With the advent of cheap plastic goods, the demand for traditional Sikki craft objects started declining. However, the art saw a revival in recent times as the awareness of the harmful effects of plastics came to light. With the efforts of Upendra Maharathi Shilp Anusandhan Sansthan in Patna, many artists trained themselves with the new skills and designs to meet the modern requirements. Furthermore, several award-winning artists like Kumudani Devi, Dhirendra Kumar, Najda Khatoon, Meera Thakur among others are working hard to keep this ancient craft form alive.

To preserve the traditional craft against imitation and the rights of artisans practising Sikki grass work in Bihar, it was registered under Geographical Indication (G.I. Tag) in the year 2007.

So, in case you are bored with your current home décor and are looking for an alternate means to redecorate your home, opt for this natural and eco-friendly product – Sikki Grass…  

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Uttar Pradesh Institute of Design and Research (@upidrofficial) has been conducting workshops in craft-based innovative design for students and artisans. The technical training programs include classes in various crafts such as Chikankari, Marble Inlay, Sikki Grass, woodcarving, and many others. 4th day of the technical training program aimed to impart the basic skills used in creating innovative Marble inlay design by master artisans of Agra. Being a part of the state's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises department, UPIDR has a sprawling campus spread across four acres with modern classrooms and laboratories. #handicrafts #indianartists #craftsmanship #craftsofindia #marbleart #craftisans #workshops #indiancraft #indianfolkart #indianhandicraft #craftsofindia #handmadegifts #handmadeinindia #indianartist #indiancraftsmanship #artistsupport #artandcraft #artcommunity #handmadejewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/Cek5vMuB5QC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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2019 Intellectual Property Statistics in India – Up, Up and away!

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2019 Intellectual Property Statistics in India – Up, Up and away!

For many, 2019 appeared to be a tumultuous year, legally and politically, while for others it was a year of radical but welcome changes. The view remains divided. Intellectual Property in India however, appears to have had a reasonably good year saving some deeply tragic losses such as that of IP luminary, Prof. Shamnad Basheer.

In this post, we bring to you a recap of the patent statistics from 2019 and a comparison of these numbers with the statistics from 2017 and 2018. The data provided herein is calculated for the respective calendar years (January to December). The data is likely to be significantly different from the data provided in the annual reports of the Indian Patent Office which take into account the financial year of March to April.

PATENTS

A total of 83,226 patent applications were examined in 2019 surpassing the total of 81,406 patent applications examined in 2018. The total number of grants in 2019 also shot up by as much as 68% in comparison to the total number of grants in 2018. The patent office on an average examined and issued 228 first examination reports (FERs) per day. While the pendency of patent applications seems to have most certainly reduced, it remains to be seen whether the number of filings in 2018 and 2019 increased in relation to 2017. It looks like we will have to wait until the annual reports for these years are tabled before the parliament by the patent office. 

Particulars 2017 2018 2019 Applications published 45196 38961 49351 Granted 12205 13813 23257 Examined 53829 81406 83226

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS

2019 certainly appears to have been a great year for Industrial designs. A total of 14,529 designs were registered in 2019 as compared to 8,037 registrations in 2018, signifying a mammoth increase of about 81% in filings and registrations. Industrial designs have slowly but surely grown in terms of numbers, if one were to look at the data from the past decade. 2019 however has surpassed all previous years by recording a registration of 14,500 designs. We hope that this number will increase similarly in 2020 as awareness on Industrial designs takes the centre stage.

Particulars 2017 2018 2019 Total Registrations 9694 8037 14529

TRADEMARKS

Trademarks are perhaps one of the most notable and well known forms of intellectual property in India. The trademark registry is also perhaps one of the busiest departments under the Office of the CGPDTM. The Trademark registry in 2019 received as many 3,36,000 applications in 2019 which marks an increase of about 8% in comparison to the total number of applications received in 2018. The number of registrations however appear to have dipped by over 13% from 2018 when total registrations hovered around 3.5 lakh! In 2019 about 3 lakh applications were registered.

Particulars 2017 2018 2019 Total Number of Trademark Applications Filed 253,906 311,078 336,194 Total Number of Trademark Applications Examined 377,710 370,015 384,725 Total Number of Trademark Applications Published 389,428 429,440 380,922 Total Number of Trademark Applications Registered 331,669 348,556 302,816

COPYRIGHTS

Copyright filings and registrations have been on the rise over the past three years. While about 18,026 copyright applications were filed in 2018, the number of applications in 2019 increased by over 17.5% totaling to a figure of 21,179 applications. The largest chunk of applications appear to have been filed for literary/ dramatic works and artistic works. While 11,898 applications were filed in respect of literary/ dramatic works about 5,781 applications were filed in respect of artistic works.

Particulars August 2017 – December 2017 2018 2019 Literary/Dramatic Work 3964 9725 11898 Artistic Work 1585 4726 5781 Musical Work 133 274 320 Cinematograph Work 118 309 346 Computer Software 602 2172 1679 Sound Recording 1408 820 1155 Total 7810 18026 21179

Geographical Indications (G.Is)

2019 was a fantastic year for Geographical indications in India. Based on a manual review of the journals, it appears that about 31 products were registered as G.Is between January 2019 and December 2019. Some notable registrations of 2019 include Coorg Arabica Coffee, Wayanaad Robusta Coffee, Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee, Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee, Araku Valley Arabica Coffee, Odisha Rasagola, and Dindigul Locks among others.

Year

Total No. of New GIs Registered

Products

2017

19

1.   Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar (Logo)

2.   Molela Clay Work (Logo)

3.   Bardhaman Sitabhog

4.   Bardhaman Mihidana

5.   Sikki Grass Products of Bihar

6.   Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar (Logo)

7.   Blue Pottery of Jaipur (Logo)

8.   Kathputlis of Rajasthan (Logo)

9.   Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery

10.       Pochampally Ikat (Logo)

11.       Gobindabhog Rice

12.       Durgi Stone Carvings

13.       Etikoppaka Toys

14.       Tulaipanji Rice

15.       Chakhesang Shawls

16.       Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture

17.       Banglar Rasogolla

18.       Lamphun Brocade Thai Silk

19.       Nilambur Teak

2018

22

1.   Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft

2.   Pokaran Pottery

3.   Adilabad Dokra

4.   Warangal Durries

5.   Allagadda Stone Carving

6.   Bhagalpuri Zardalu

7.   Katarni Rice

8.   Magahi Paan

9.   Ghazipur Wall-hanging

10.       Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work

11.       Bengal Dokra

12.       Bengal Patachitra

13.       Purulia Chau Mask

14.       Wooden Mask of Kushmandi

15.       Madurkathi

16.       Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat

17.       BokaChaul

18.       Grana Padano

19.       Shahi Litchi of Bihar

20.       Sangli Turmeric

21.       Pethapur Printing Blocks

22.       Silao Khaja

2019

31

1.   Coorg Arabica Coffee

2.   Wayanaad Robusta Coffee

3.   Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee

4.   Araku Valley Arabica Coffee

5.   Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee

6.   Himachali Kala Zeera

7.   Sirsi Supari

8.   Himachali Chulli Oil

9.   Chunar Balua Patthar

10.       Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric)

11.       Marayoor Jaggery (Marayoor Sharkara)

12.       Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees

13.       Jeera phool

14.       Kandhamal Haladi

15.       Odisha Rasagola

16.       Kodaikanal Malai Poondu

17.       Pawndum

18.       Ngotekherh

19.       Hmaram

20.       Palani Panchamirtham

21.       Tawlhlohpuan

22.       Mizo Puanchei

23.       Gulbarga Tur Dal

24.       Tirur Betel Leaf

25.       Irish Whiskey

26.       Khola Chilli

27.       Idu Mishmi Textiles

28.       Dindigul Locks

29.       Kandangi Saree

30.       Srivilliputtur Palkova

31.       Kaji Nemu

Statistics complied by:

Ms. Vibha Amarnath & Mr. Gaurav Mishra – Patents and Industrial Designs

Ms. Shreya Chaddha & Ms. Uma T.S – Trademarks

Ms. Neharika Vhatkar & Ms. Sruthi Sundharesan (Legal Intern) – Copyrights

Ms. Tanvi Chaturvedi (Legal Intern) – Geographical Indications

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Golden Grass Fish Box!!

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Glory of the golden grass made by Fish Shaped Box are simple accessory woven from Golden grass that adds style and functionality to any room. Sikki grass crafts are various handicrafts that are made from a special kind of grass known as sikki.Sikki is dried and the flower head is cut off. The resulting fine golden fibre is used in weaving to make toys, dolls, and baskets.

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For just $52.00 Here, we come up with the perfect handmade asymmetrical multi-purpose basket weaved out of Sikki grass in nude and turquoise color combination. You can use it for decorating your balcony, working space, drawing hall, etc. through various ways. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Care directions:- Simply wipe it with a dry or damp cloth. Material:- Golden Sikki Grass Shipping Dispatched in a maximum 10-12 business days. Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery. Disclaimer 1. Each piece is handmade. There will be a slight variation in color, shape, and size. 2. Dry them in the shade if wet. Length(cm) :- 45.7 Width(cm) :- 25.4 Primary Color:- Turquoise

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From the fields of Bihar to your kitchen, this Bread Box is handmade with love by rural artisans. Sikki is known for its medicinal properties and sturdy nature which makes it durable and long-lasting as well as healthy to use. This Bread Box with a wooden lid is made by the women of Madhubani through the process of coiling the grass after it is dyed with our highest quality REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)-certified dyes which are 100% environment friendly. 

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Crafts of India

INDIAN HANDICRAFTS: KNOW ABOUT  VARIOUS CRAFTS OF INDIA

From time immemorial, the crafts of India are known and praised worldwide. India has a vast cultural heritage that is reflected within the sophistication of its varied craftworks. The skilled artisans have managed to survive and uphold our heritage by creating exclusive pieces of art that reflects the influence of various empires on the works from our different states.

POTTERY

Known as one of the oldest and most beautiful forms of decoration, the tradition of pottery making dates back to the times of Indus Valley Civilization. Decorated pots have been used in all walks for a multitude of purposes. Pottery can be both handmade and wheel-made.

Figurines of religious importance, various artefacts, toys, dolls, pots, vases made of terracotta from Assam, Odisha, Keonjhar and Khurda; painted black wares from Uttar Pradesh; painted pottery with geometrical patterns from Bikaner and Pokhran in Rajasthan and Kagzi pottery from Alwar; the most famous blue pottery (wherein the blue dye is used to colour objects) from Jaipur and works from states of Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and West Bengal are some of the worth mentioning names.

JUTE

Widely known as the golden fibre, Jute comes second to cotton in terms of production in India. An extremely flexible fibre, it is turned and twisted easily to make a variety of articles. For centuries, jute has been an integral part of the culture of West Bengal, Assam and Bihar.

LEATHER

The leathercraft started perhaps during the times of Indus Valley civilization where the artisans mainly engaged in the making of clothes, footwear, caps, bags, saddles, shield, etc. The leather shoes, bags, garments, etc from Madhya Pradesh and the famous Kolhapuri chappals from Maharashtra are known all across the world.

METAL CRAFT

Metal crafts in India also originated during the Indus Valley Civilization. The statue of the Dancing Girl, bronze statues of the Chola kingdom and the iron pillar erected by Ashoka’s, the great, all witness our rich legacy in metal craft. Besides creating mythological figures and deities, other items include metal pots, pans, frames, locks, key chains etc.

The famous metal craft includes Bidri ware of Andhra Pradesh; Pembharti from Warangal district in Telangana; Dhokra metal craft from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh; Kamrupi metal craft from Kamrup, Assam. Made from brass and bell metal the items produced by this metal craft are pots, bowls, water pots, cymbals etc. The region of Ladakh is famous for its brass and iron vessels and the Kashmir is known for its naquashi work.

STONEWORK

Stonework has always fascinated all since long. The intricately carved palaces, forts and temples where various forms of carving, engraving, sculptures and undercuts are done on stones. The rock and marble carvings from Rajasthan, Jaipur, Odisha and Nagpur; the stoneware from Madhya Pradesh includes household items such as chakla, silbatta, handis, chakkis, etc. Gwalior, Ratlam, Mandsaur are famous for sculptures and figurines of religious importance. Pattharkatti in Gaya, Bihar is known as the village of stone carvers where the artisans churn out beautiful pieces made from black stone (granite). The ancient temples of Odisha and Khajuraho are world-famous examples of rock crafts of India. Marble ware from Agra in Uttar Pradesh owes its credit to the famous Taj Mahal.

NEEDLEWORK

The rich craft of India is incomplete without the mention of the famous thread and needlework from the different states of our sub-continent. The chikankari from Lucknow, crewel embroidery from Kashmir, applique work from Rajasthan, mirror embroidery from Gujarat and Rajasthan, kantha embroidery from West Bengal, phulkari from Punjab, Zardozi from Uttar Pradesh. Today these works are not limited to clothes but shawls, pillow and cushion covers, dupattas, home furnishings, bags, bedspreads, wall hangings are all in high demand.

WEAVE CRAFT

India has a rich and diverse weaving tradition. Be it fabrics made out of silk, cotton, or wool, the demand is never-ending. Silk saris, namely the Baluchari of West Bengal and Mooga and Assam silk of Assam, famous Banarasi saris, Kanchipuram, and Pochampalli saris from Tamil Nadu, Paithani from Maharashtra are among the finest saris in India. Among the cotton work, Khadi and kalamkari continue to dominate the market even today. Wool work is best when it comes to Pashmina shawls from Kashmir and Kullu shawls from Himachal Pradesh.

GI location crafts in India

The Indian traditional crafts have been diminishing in the current times. In order to protect our precious craftworks and the associated cultural heritage, GI tag is conferred on the handicrafts. The tag is used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location from where they originated. The Government of India enforced the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act in 1999, which came into force in 2003. The GI tag confirms the product is made with specific standards and provide proprietary rights to the traditional producers and encourage them to make and sell authentic products. Today more than 150 handicraft products have been added to the GI list. The most popular ones include:

Geographical Indication              State/UT

Pochampalli Ikat                           Telangana

Chanderi Saris                              Madhya Pradesh

Mysore Silk                                   Karnataka

Bidriware                                       Karnataka

Kullu shawl                                    Himachal Pradesh  

Channapatna toys and dolls          Karnataka

Phulkari                                         Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan

Kashmir Pashmina                        Kashmir

Thanjavur paintings                      Tamil Nadu

Kani shawl                                    Jammu & Kashmir

Nakshi Kantha                              West Bengal

Blue pottery of Jaipur                    Rajasthan

Bastar Dhokra                               Chattisgarh

Kutch embroidery                          Gujarat

Lucknowi Chikankari                       Uttar Pradesh

Sanganeri hand block print             Rajasthan

Kota Doria                                       Rajasthan

Warli painting                                  Maharashtra

Kolhapuri chappal                           Maharashtra

Temple jewelry of Nagercoil            Tamil Nadu

Durgi stone carvings                       Andhra Pradesh

Orissa Pattachitra                           Odisha

Patola Sari                                      Gujarat

Banaras brocades and saris           Uttar Pradesh

Lucknowi Zardozi                            Uttar Pradesh

Bobbili Veena                                  Andhra Pradesh

Kashmir paper machie                    Jammu & Kashmir

Toda embroidery                              Tamil Nadu

Leather toys of Indore                      Madhya Pradesh

Nirmal toys and craft                        Telangana

Salem silk                                         Tamil Nadu

Sikki grass products of Bihar            Bihar

Khatwa work of Bihar (Applique)      Bihar

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Traditional craft of India: Handicraft on stamps part II

Despite rapid social and technological changes in India, the use of craft products is an integral aspect of an Indian’s social life.  Handicraft aims to process materials by hand with hand tools. The result of this can be a useful thing or a decorative. The tradition of making handicrafts is deeply frozen in the social norms of Indian society. In any of the handmade products, a crafter transfers an area of their cultural heritage in ideas, forms, material, and work. They’re skilled employees whose profession relies on manual skills. Their main tools are the power of work strategies; handicraft contains plenty of implicit data which grows every year, aboard with skills. The order and apprentice system has been widely used to transfer skills and implicit data. This aspect of handicraft is recognized by India Post, in 2019 Indian postal services has issued a series handicraft on stamps. The illustrated ‘handicraft on stamps’ series is well known and G.I tag recognized by the Indian government.

Handicrafts generally are theme-based and well-organized art in the hand of master craftsmen. India Post has at least commemorated five types of master craftsmen specimens on handicraft on stamps.

    Bronze handicraft of Karnataka

Karnataka is famous for its craft called ‘bidriware’ from Bidar, as it is the chief center for the manufacturing of this unique craft. It is a craft created on a metal plate-like zinc, copper, tin and lead. The article of Bidar was developed in the 14th century CE during the administration of Bahamani sultanate in the south. The technique of this art is influenced by Persian art. It is said that the first time it was brought to India by noted Sufi Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti in the form of utensils. To create bidar one has to follow eight-stage processes. The famous utensils that are in demand in the Nagamangala area near Mysore are the Bidriware like an ornamental jug, bowls, plates pen holders, candlesticks and even paper knives.

This rare and unique handicraft has also obtained the Geographical Indications (GI) registry. In 2018 India Post illustrated this magnificent native art of Karnataka in a series of stamps called handicraft on stamps. Bidriware is also practice in a state like Telangana, Bihar, Utter Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Kutch Embroidery

According to historians Kutch embroidery was brought about by ‘Kathi’ cattle breeders.  Later on, they settled down in the Gujarat area and created some fine needlework that displayed a variety of elements, designs, themes, patterns and moods known as Kutch embroidery. This embroidery has been practice and created in Gujarat-kutch are for centuries and between 16th and 17th centuries Kutch embroideries masterpieces were exported to western countries.  It is also believed that mochis or shoemakers were taught Kutch embroidery 300 years ago by a Muslim wanderer in Sindh and that is what started the tradition. The embroidery of Kutch further clubbed with the native tradition of Sindh tradition which evolved six styles like Suf, Khaarek, and Paako, Rabari, Garasia Jat and Mutava.

In March 2013, these colorful handicrafts of Kutch received the registry of Geographical Indications (GI). India Post also issued a stamp illustrating this craft in series handicraft on stamps in 2018.

  Sikki Pas Products of Bihar

Considered auspicious by the natives Sikki Pas handicraft involves the practice of weaving bamboo and cane into ornaments and an object of utility is a way for women to vent out their creative instincts. Since the historical time the area of Bihar been home to many dynasties which paved way too many craft development. Sikki Pas craft utilizes grass available in the surrounding that has served as a vital raw material in making a variety of products since ancient times. There is hardly a ritual where it is not taken into account, figures of deities and votive offerings are woven during festivals, young women weave baskets known as ‘Pauthi’ which are used to exchange gifts in a wedding, household items such as boxes, toys, jewelry, and murals are also crafted out of this grass. Sailesh puja, the only festival of the Moosahar tribe involves a wide range of colorful sikki products for ritualistic uses. Boxes made of sikki known as pauti are given to daughters by parents on the occasion of their wedding.

This native and sophisticated craft of Bihar has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag. India Post has also issued a stamp in 2018 illustrating this unique craft.

    Jaipur Blue Pottery

Jaipur Blue Pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur. His art of Rajasthan is influence by Turko-Persian in origin. The name ‘blue pottery’ comes from the vibrant cobalt blue dye used to color the pottery. It is one of many Eurasian types of Blue and White Pottery and related in the shapes and decoration to Islamic pottery and more distantly to the Chinese pottery. Some of these potteries are semi-transparent and mostly decorated with bird and other animal motifs. Being fired at very low temperature makes them fragile. The range of items is primarily decorative, such as ashtrays, vases, coasters small bowls and boxes for trinkets.

India Post has issued this unique pottery art on stamp through its 2018 stamp series handicraft on stamps. This stamp is also a reorganization of its Geographical Indications (GI) tag.

Maddalam of Palakkad

Madhalam is a percussion instrument that usually accompanies art forms like Kathakali. It is a round-shaped drum made out of jack wood or the wood of the Jackfruit tree. The wood is given a basic shape at first and then polished well. It is tied tightly with ropes. The two sides that are meant to play are made up of leather. Both these sides are made in such a way that they produce different sounds. The instrument is tied around the waist of the person playing this instrument.

In 2018, this fascinating handicraft related to one of the eight classical dances of India is illustrated on stamp through the initiative of India Post in the series of Handicraft on stamps. Its idea was initiated to celebrate the unique craft of India and spread awareness about this age-old tradition.

India’s Government has utilized a great number of resources for the restoration and sustenance of this traditional handicraft. There are many contemporary artists and designers who have tried to uplift this traditional craft making and increase it’s marked to preserve them. To further encourage and make it a successful career and profession for many, the institute of Craft and Design are established in Jaipur. Yet these efforts are not enough because the actual creator of this art is on the decline. Due to the cost and production of the material these artisan communities cannot effort to mass-produce this handicraft. Hence the value to this product increases and demand has decreased. As the trends are improvising hand-made stuff has a gradual rise in the market making Indian handicraft a timeless commodity. This unique aspect had increased the appeal of the craft and a gradual rise in its demand is seen in recent years due to its style, antiquity, and ethos. Indian handicrafts are unique and beautiful in their own ways which deserved a unique position in India’s social aspect and market.

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Culture of Bihar

Esteemed as one of the oldest human inhabited vicinity, Bihar is the twelfth biggest and 3rd most populous country in India. With Patna as its capital in addition to the largest metropolis, Bihar is home to many crucial pilgrimage centers of just about all religions. Referred as Magadha in ancient texts, Bihar is marked because the place wherein one of the predominant religion — Buddism and one of the principal Indian Dynasty — Maurya Dynasty originated. Ancient Bihar, which included regions like Anga, Mithila and Magadha, changed into a centre of tradition, strength and education. Ancient Bihar became domestic to two crucial Universities — Nalanda and Vikramashila. Home to many traditionally and culturally critical locations, Bihar has wealthy history to boast about. Though summer and winter enjoy intense climates, the state enjoys a nice weather from October to November. Treasured with wealthy subculture and history, Bihar is domestic to many indigenous art types.

Arts and Crafts:

Madhubani Painting: Otherwise known as Mithila painting, this style of painting is specific to Bihar and adjoining Terai location of Nepal. This portray is finished with a colored paste crafted from rice powder. It is thought to be originated on the time of Ramayana, whilst King Janak commissioned artists to make art work for his daughter Sita’s marriage with Ram. This painting turned into originally executed on freshly plastered wall but, now it is made on cloths and canvases as properly. It is carried out with twigs, brushes, arms, matchsticks and nib pens. Eye-catching geometrical patterns are a major feature function of this painting. Madhubani paintings are traditionally made throughout gala’s, religious activities, and different important events like such as birth, Upanayanam (Sacred thread ceremony) and marriage. The Major situation of artwork are Hindu Deities, herbal objects like solar and moon, holy flora like Tulsi and many others.

Patna School of Painting: Also called Patna Qalaamas as well as Company Painting, this style of portray is an offshoot of the famous Mughal Miniature School of Painting. This artwork shape flourished in Bihar during early 18th to mid-twentieth century. Some of the Hindu artisans of Mughal portray who were running for the Mughal emperors, confronted persecution from Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor, and sought refuge in Patna for the duration of past due 18th century and that is the way it got introduced in Patna. Thus, the commonplace traits shared by way of each Patna and Mughal Paintings are as a consequence not a twist of fate. Patna School of Painting captured market scenes in which as Mughal Paintings spoke simplest about royalty and courtroom scenes. The art work had been completed on paper and on mica with watercolours. These Paintings spoke a great deal approximately the neighborhood rulers, festivals, everyday existence of people and similar topics. Patna Paintings as a result have become famous and an Art School namely College of Arts and Crafts turned into set up in Patna beneath the leadership of Shri Radha Mohan.

Crafts: People in Patna make many articles the use of domestically available materials. Bamboo-made baskets, cups and saucers painted with shiny colours are determined in Bihari homes. A unique field referred to as pauti woven out of Sikki grass is given to bride as a present whilst she leaves for her in-legal guidelines after wedding. Cotton durries and curtains also are determined in plenty. Bhagalpur is famous for its sericulture, making accurate quantity of tusser silk.

Dance:

Bihar is a land of many types of people dances which occur its rich traditions and ethnic identity. Some famous folks dances are: sohrai nach, dhobi nach, manjhi, jhumarnach, gondnach, extra morni, jitiyanach, dom-domin, bhuiababa, kathghorwa nach, rah baba, jat jatin, bamar nach, jharni, jhijhia, launda nach, natua nach, bidapad nach, and gond nach.

Music :

Classical Singers: Bihar gave start to many music legends like Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, and Dhrupad singers just like the Malliks (Darbhanga Gharana) and the Mishras (Bettiah Gharana)

Folk Songs: Another interesting component approximately the Bihari song is that it has a very old subculture of folks songs, sung mainly for the duration of important events, like marriage, start ceremonies, festivals, etc. Padma Shri Sharda Sinha is the maximum famous Bihari people singer. These people songs are typically followed musical devices like dholak, bansuri, tabla and harmonium. Bihar is also famous for its lifestyle of energetic Holi songs ‘Phagua’, marked for its fun rhythms. Biraha songs, marked with the aid of excessive sadness originated in 19th century whilst many Biharis migrated to West Indies, Fiji and different British colonies as indentured labourers.

Theatre:

Theaters are a part of Bihar lifestyle. There are many traditional bureaucracy like Bidesia, Bihula- Sama Chakeva, Bisahari, Bahura-Gorin, Reshma-Chuharmal, Raja Salhesh, and Dom Kach, which originated within the Anga region of Bihar.

Literature:

Bihar has given start to many writers and pupils, like Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Ram Avatar Sharma, R. K. Sinha, Raja Radhika Raman Singh, Dr. Bhagwati Sharan Mishra, Shiva Pujan Sahay, Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, Divakar Prasad Vidyarthy and plenty of greater.

Bihar witnessed a literary and cultural motion Bhookhi Peedhi, or ‘Hungry era’ launched by means of brothers, Samir Roychoudhury and Malay Roy Choudhury on the capital city Patna in November 1961. The motion became able to make an effect on most of the Indian languages of the time.

Cuisine:

Bihar cuisine has each non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. However, most of the Hindus avoid from non-vegetarian food on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Some casts of Hindus,Buddhist and Jains avoid non-vegetarian food. Others eat , mutton,chicken,fish, egg etc. Bihar cuisine is a lot similar to that of North-Indian food however, it’s miles prompted by way of japanese Indian delicacies like Bengali (Biharis use mustard oil for cooking). Chiwra, Sattu , Dhuska,Kadhi Bari, Khichdi, Ghugni, Pittha and Litti are a number of the critical conventional dishes.

Traditional Attire :

Bihari men put on Dhoti and Kurta whilst ladies deck up themselves in sari. Salwar kameez is also popular among Muslim ladies.

Religions:

Bihar has many important shrines of all main religions like Hindu, Muslim, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikh. Hinduism is the principle faith while Islam is the second biggest religion. It is assumed that the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh become born in Bihar in 1666 and lived his early life here, before moving to Anandpur. Gautam Buddha turned into Enlightened at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. No want to say how important this metropolis is for Buddists. Jainism is also related to Bihar. The twenty fourth Thirthankara Vardhamana Mahavira, was born in Vaishali around sixth century B.C.

Fairs & Festivals:

Bihar is a land of festivals. , Deepawali,Chhath , Teej,Shravani Mela, , Makar Sankranti, Chitragupta Puja,Holi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Saraswati Puja, Kali Puja,Muharram, Ram Navami, Rakshabandhan, Ram Navami, Durga Puja,Maha Shivaratri, Christmas, Mahavir Jayanti, Lakshmi Puja, Guru Purab, Buddha Purnima and Bhai Dooj are the essential gala’s in Bihar.

Bihar is a nation with wealthy cultural heritage to boast approximately. Linked to epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, this kingdom is blended with Indian subculture. Important to all primary religions, it’s far a land of wealthy historical past.

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5 NGO’s Who Are Using Creative Ways To Keep Art Alive In India.

India, the home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, has an abundance of beautiful art forms. Most of these art forms are either forgotten, or still live on as they are and some have been molded to fit the needs of globalization.

However, with the advent of globalization, the value of aesthetic moments has changed. While culture and traditions give us a sense of belonging, it only represents the outward appearance of things instead of their inner significance. Hence, in order to preserve, promote and protect the art in India, there are various NGO’s in India that realize the importance of creating awareness about it. In this piece, Paintcollar brings to you, five Indian non-profits that have been successful in promoting Art through creative methods.

1. ST+ART

St+art India is a non profit organization that aims to make art as accessible as finding it on the streets of India. Through their art festivals in major cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Bombay, they work towards changing the visual landscape of a city through installations, murals, screenings, tours, workshops and more. In their Delhi edition of the festival, which was held in February 2016, St+art managed to rope in more than 25 artists from across the globe. They were successful in transforming Delhi’s Lodhi Colony into India’s first public art district. In an attempt to resume the use of street art as a social and participatory action, issues like women empowerment and Clean India Mission were also addressed.

The next edition is going to be hosted in Bombay in October! Don’t forget to sign up and witness this initiative promote art.

2. The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA)

An Indian non-profit organization, FICA aims to widen the audience for Indian contemporary art, increase prospects for artists, and develop an ongoing dialogue between arts, artists and the people through various events, education and public art projects. One of their primary events is “young at art”, a program that gives autonomy to children’s creativity and imagination, while familiarizing them to art and its historical perspectives. They also have various national-level awards, scholarships and grants to promote emerging artists and their art work. FICA understands the grave need for quality research in India and through the FICA Research Fellowship, they aim to recognize, support and inspire researchers, writers and scholars working in the field of visual arts.

Artists interested in Media Arts can apply for a residency program organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan. You will get to stay in Tokyo on an all-expenses paid trip, with an aim to not only support the creation of significant artworks but also to stimulate cross-cultural dialogues. Deadline: September 19, 2017.

3. Very Special Arts India (VSAI)

Established in 1986, Very Special Arts India (VSAI) is a non-profit organization that works to create a platform where all those with disabilities can come together in order to create, learn and enjoy the arts. They firmly believe in their motto: to fortify the belief of those less privileged, that, no mental or physical challenge need ever limit the human potential to create and excel. Unlike other organizations working with the disabled, VSAI uses remedial art therapies including visual arts, dance, music and crafts. “Art as therapy” embodies the idea that art making is, in and of itself, therapeutic and that the creative process is a growth-producing experience. Art is used by VSAI to support, maintain, and improve the psychosocial, physical, cognitive and spiritual health of individuals of all ages. They believe that art, in any form, enhances the health and has a positive effect on the quality of life.

Anyone can volunteer to generously contribute their time and skills to help run the activities to help the children and youth, through art.

4. Indian Institute of Cartoonists (IIC)

The Indian Institute of Cartoonists is a one of its kind organization, that has been established with the sole aim to promote the art of cartooning in India. Based out of Bangalore, this organization aims to provide recognition to talents in cartooning, reward them and give them an opportunity to showcase their artworks. IIC has done commendable work in order to preserve this art form for the future generations, guide the budding cartoonists and primarily to promote this art among the masses. Presumably, IIC is one of the few organizations that successfully works in the field of cartooning. They organize cartoon galleries for budding artists every month, host various cartoon workshops and have numerous awards that are bestowed upon those who have excelled in the art of cartooning.

The organization will soon be starting a one-year certificate course in Cartooning. The candidates will be training in spheres like basics of cartooning, caricatures, political and social cartoons and even be educated about the business and advertising aspects of cartooning.

5. Happy Hands Foundation

Happy Hands Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated towards the revitalizing of traditional or folk arts and crafts, that will assist in empowering rural artisans and promoting community development. Sorrowfully, more than 200 Indian crafts are on the verge of extinction today and many artisans have switched to other labor jobs. Through the process of industrialization and globalization, the life of craftsman and artisans has been reduced to extreme poverty. Today, Happy Hands foundation markets arts and crafts as distinctive and unheard of as Sujini, Dhokra, Cheriyal, Bidri, and Sikki grass. Through their various programs, Happy Hands has successfully introduced artisan products for corporate gifting, helped Indian artists to inculcate more through international exchange programs and inspired artisans to start their own ventures and sell their products online.

Join them and indulge in the journey of the forgotten significance of heritage and culturally rich arts and crafts, artisan empowerment, youth leadership and entrepreneurship in arts, and cultural exchanges.

There are two kinds of people in this world- the ones who feel and the ones who think. Thankfully, there are various non-governmental organizations who feel as well as think and strive towards helping and promoting a cause for the greater good.

Hope you had a good and informative read!