Crafts Centers of India- Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh being the largest state in India also is the biggest craft center with crafts varying from Silk Sarees, to Carpets to lucknowi shawls etc. The major centers are :

Agra

Agra- City of Agra is a world famous tourist spot. It is not only famous for the Taj Mahal, but is also known for Agra fort and Buland Darwaza. Numerous sites of historical importance are located near Agra. Agra not only attracts a large number of tourists from India and abroad every year, but it is also famous for its crafts.

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Banaras

The city of Banaras is known for religious purposes. It is famous for its bathing ghats on the river Ganges and is an important Hindu pilgrim place. Banaras has its own craft traditions, which include; chikankari, glass beads, bronze sculptures, silk textiles and brocades, and meenakari.

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Bhadohi

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. Hand knotted Aubusson or Floral carpets from Bhadohi are also famous. The entire surface or a large area of these carpets is decorated with intricate floral patterns.

Bhadohi is also known for Gabbeh carpets. These carpets portray the vibrant tribal traditions of our country. These carpets have 75% wool content and 25% cotton content in them.

Etawah

Etawah is known for its exquisite brassware.

Ferozabad

Ferozabad is known for the production of glass bangles and utilitarian glassware. An entire community of skilled craftsmen is located here and is engaged in making high quality glassware. Ferozabad also produces fragile and lightweight glass beads.

Farrukhabad

Hand printing

Hathras

Silver jewelry

Khamaria

Khamaria is known for the production of Gabbeh carpets

Khurja

Khurja is famous for its glazed ware. The speciality of the pottery from Khurja lies in the light relief work done on the surface of the items. Pottery from this place is known for floral patterns and use of warm shades like orange, brown, light red etc in glazing. Intricate floral designs and patterns in sky-blue color are generally done over a white background. Pottery from Khurja not only includes pots but is also known for good quality tableware, tea set, dinner-set, jugs, flower vase etc.

Lucknow

Lucknow is world famous for 'Chikan' embroidery. As Chikankari is usually done on fine cotton, Chikan sari and kurta make ideal summer wear. Different types of stitches are used in Chinkankari either individually or in combination. Satin stitch is commonly used, as it is suited for small motifs, which are influenced by designs and patterns from Mughal monuments. Chikan work is not only popular in India but it is also exported for making curtains and other furnishings.

Lucknow is known for its silver plated items, which are created by the repousse method. Low relief work can be seen on ornate boxes and other items.

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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