Crafts Centers of India- Uttar Pradesh

Mainpuri:

Mainpuri is famous for woodwork on ebony or black sheesham inlaid with brass wire.

Mathura:

Mathura is known for its bronze sculpture making. Mathura is also popular for its production of lovely glass and wooden beads, which are strung together in various combinations in Rudraksh necklaces (necklaces used in ceremonies to praise Lord Shiva, made with a type of dried seeds).

Mirzapur:

Hand knotted carpets from Bhadohi-Mirzapur belt in Uttar Pradesh are known for their Persian look and the imitation of intricate designs of the Mughal period. These carpets are not only in bright colors but they are full of detailed work. These carpets are so popular that they are exported in a large number.

Moradabad:

Moradabad is world famous for its range of brass products. A wide range of household items like pots, trays, bowls and decorative pieces are made here and are decorated with intricate etching. Electroplated brass and copper items and items made of white metal are also created in Moradabad.

Rampur:

Chikankari Work.

Shahjahanpur:

Carpets.

Tanda Faizabad:

Jamdani weave, hand printing .

Vrindavan:

Vrindavan is famous for alabaster inlay work. Some of the items like boxes etc are inlaid with semi-precious stones.

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