Crafts Centers of India

• Palitana:

It is a small town in Gujarat. It is situated on Shetrunjaya hills and has more than 800 Jain temples. Making of bronze sculptures is common in Palitana. The sculptures made here depict various Jain deities.

• Rajkot:

Rajkot is popular for traditional and folk silver jewelry. It is also famous for its silk Patola saris. These saris are mainly in flaming bright colors and geometric designs interspersed with folk motifs.

• Surat:

It is an important silk weaving center of India and is famous for silk brocades. The tanchoi silk saris from Surat are very popular. Surat is the nerve center of diamond cutting and polishing industry in India. The city of Surat has contributed immensely in making India the number one diamond and gem cutting and polishing country in the world.