Unique Handicrafts of India!!

Handicrafts: Speciality of Popular India States

 

Arts and crafts are prominent in India since ages. India is full of diversity. Be it a culture or a ritual or crafts, every state is different. Even handicraft of each state is unique, beautiful and special in its own way. I feel handicraft of each state is quite typical and depicts it culture as well as people somewhere. There is lot of detailing in art of each city. Let’s have a look at speciality of each state:

 

Kashmir handicrafts:

 

Kashmir is famous for its hand –knotted carpets, paper machie, silk and hand-made Pashmina Shawls. Kashmir artisans use more vibrant colors in their work. Have a look at pictures to understand the work they are involved in.

 

 

Maharashtra Handicrafts:

 

Maharashtra, a second most popular Indan State is famous for its warli paintings, wooden toys, banjara embroidery, bidriware.  

 

 

 

Uttar Pradesh:

 

Uttar Pradesh is known for its glass wear, brass handicrafts from Muradabad, earthen pottery, Chikankari Embroidary, Zardozi Embroidary, Marble and soft stone crafts, carpets

 

 

 

Madhya Pradesh:

 

Madhya Pradesh,  located in heart of India, is know of Metal work, Maheshwari Sarees, Mahawari Dupattas. Madhya Pradesh is famous for its Chandari Bagh and Block print. Its leather crafts are also popular in world.

 

 

Orissa

 

Orissa is popular for sand art all over the world. It is known for Patta Chitara, Puppet, Mask making.

 

 

A lot many Indian States have lot many popular things. I have just listed about few states. Tell us handicrafts of which state you like the most.   If you looking for handicrafts to decor your home, log on to www.indianity.com          

Indian Elephant God – A source of Inspiration

India is the country of many religions as well as many GOD’s. Out of all the Gods, Elephant God, commonly know as “Lord Ganesha” . Lord Ganesha is considered to be an “Obstacle remover” and is also believed to bring “Good luck” and “Success”. Be it any occasion, wedding ceremony, inauguration of home or office, or celebration of any festival, Lord Ganesha or Elephant God is always worshiped first.



Lord Ganesha, also called as “Ganpati, is a leader of all gana’s. Gana means ‘classes of being’ while the word ‘pati’ means ruler. That is the reason “Lord Ganesha” is considered as leader of all classes ranging from insects, animals and human beings.

Lord Ganesha form – Significance

• The head of Lord Ganesha symbolizes ‘soul’ of human body
• While his body symbolizes “maya” i.e. earthly existence of human beings. Therefore, his head and body inspires us to fulfill all responsibilities of human life while keeping your soul connected with ‘GOD’.
• The elephant head of Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom. That is the reason, Lord Ganesha is also considered as Lord of Wisdom and Knowledge.
• Big ears and small mouth inspire us to listen more and talk less
• Flexible truck inspires us to be flexible and adaptable to situations of life
• His big belly inspires us to digest all the good as well as bad experience of life easily



• Lord Ganesha sits on Lotus which is a symbol of purity
• His broken task symbolizes that we should just we should ignore unwanted things and focus just on the desired things

Lord Ganesha is big source of inspiration for me as well as most Indians. I often pray Lord Ganesha for Strength and Wisdom. And I often gift the idol of Lord Ganesha to my loved once. It is said that it brings good luck in the life of receiver. It makes the person strong to face the obstacles of life boldly.



While buying the idol of Lord Ganesha, make sure the truck of ‘The Elephant God’ is on your right side. If you looking for hand-crafted idol of Lord Ganesha, visit www.indianity.com

10 Best Quotes by Buddha

Gautam Buddha, has always remained source of my inspiration. Just the image of Guatam Buddha fills my heart with lot of peace. Though for a restless person like me, it is very difficult to sit in meditation, but image of Buddha always motivate me to close my eyes and sit in meditation pose. I love reading the quotes from Gautam Buddha as I always learn a lesson from them and there is some great deep thought within it . Below are 10 best quotes from Buddha:

 

 

1.      "The  way is not in the sky.

The way is in the heart."

                                                                                                      

2.      "The mind is everything.                                                    

What you think you become."                                                 

 

3.      "Three things cannot be long hidden:

The Sun                                                                                         

The Moon

The Truth."

 

4."Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace"

 

5. "I never see what has been done;

I only see what remains to be done."

 

6.  "Peace comes from within.

Do not seek it without."

 

7.  "Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are.

It solely relies on what you think."

 

8. "All we are is the result of all we have  thought"

 

9. "To keep the body in good health is a duty otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."

 

10. “In the end these things matter most:

How well did you love?

How fully did you live?

How deeply did you let go?”  

 

If you have also got inspired from Guatam Buddha, do share your story. I have kept an  idol of Guatam Buddha in my room so that it brings peace and harmony in my life. Keep one at your home as well, you can buy the hand-crafted idol Buddha idol from indianity, an online shopping store.