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Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh

Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh are an interesting mixture of Islamic art and traditional Hindu art work. Tiny metal wires and silk threads are woven with great care to create the amazing designs of zardosi. Zardosi today is popular thread work that can be widely seen in any ethnic Indian dress material. Whether Kurtis for men or the famous Indian saris for the women without the zardozi works no Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh can ever be complete.

The zari work of Benaras is also famous for its chic look. The golden shine of the threads give an amazing look to the young bride who sports it. Carpets and floor coverings are equally important as Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh.

The Chikankari art work once practiced in Lucknow is one of the most popular Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh. Intricate thread works woven on plain clothes adds a different kind of glamor to the garment. Once confined as a court craft today Chikankari is one of the major revenue earner for the state of Uttar Pradesh. An important commercial activity, modern Indian fashion relies heavily on this particular Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh. Along with hand printing this typical handicraft is one of the chief features of the state of UttarPradesh.

Cities like Sitapur, Benaras and Etawah are known for their metal works on metal ware. Brass and copper utensil are considered to be holy and auspicious for all kinds of Hindu celebrations. Beginning from typical lamps and diyas to the offering plate to the deity everything is made of brass and copper. Due to this reason Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh have always endeavored to come up with unique and smart designs to manufacture such religious items. These utensils serve as a good replacements for traditional earthen pots. Many of them come with wonderful designs and images of deities engraved on these metal wares.

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