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Varanasi Glass Beads is a traditional handicraft from Uttar Pradesh known for multi colored glass bead jewellery and decorative products. This blog explores its origin, artisan communities, export growth, production process, and the challenges faced by the industry...

Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware and Toys are traditional handcrafted wooden toys from Uttar Pradesh made using lathe turning and lacquer finishing. Known for jointless construction and cultural toy sets, this GI craft reflects India’s ancient toy making heritage...

Farrukhabad Prints are GI-registered cotton and silk textiles from Uttar Pradesh, known for hand block printing, tree of life motifs, and global export value. With a history of over 1,000 years, they represent sustainable craftsmanship and India’s cultural textile legacy.

Banaras Metal Repousse Craft is a GI-registered handmade metal art from Varanasi. It involves chiseling and punching metal surfaces to create raised designs, reflecting generations of traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft is a GI-registered traditional jewelry art from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Introduced in India during the Mughal period, this craft involves decorating metal surfaces with mineral-based enamel, especially pink hues known as gulabi. Commonly applied to kundan jewelry, the enamel work enhances gemstone brilliance and gains lustre over time. Protected under...