Short films on indian handicrafts, learn about the beautiful history, folk tales, customs, significance, Traditional Designs & making process.
So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left
Mark Twain
undone, either by man or nature, to make India the
most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his
rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing
overlooked
Tale 3: Tale of Ajrakh | अजरख की कहानी
The etymology of “Ajrakh” can be traced to the Sanskrit word “a-jharat”, which means that which does not fade. Since indigo is one of the main colours of this textile, it is possible that Ajrak got its name from “Azrak”, which means “blue” in Arabic..
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Tale 2: Tale of Lac Bangle | लाख की चूड़ियों की कहानी
These pieces of jewelry are simple in construction but there lies a heap of workmanship and love that these makers put into them. But has anyone ever thought how special the simple looking Bangles is? Learn story and making process behind handmade Lac Bangles in India.
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Tale 1: A Tale Of Matka | मटके की कहानी ( How to Make a Clay Pot? )
One might not have had “Ghat, Ghat ka Pani”, yet everyone must have drank water from the Matka (An Earthern Pot). But has anyone ever thought how special the simple looking Matka is? It is believed that the potter was a creation of the Holy Hindu Trinity..
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