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Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh is a GI-registered handicraft from Madhya Pradesh known for its durability and traditional appeal. Datia products are recognized for their intricate jali work and decorative designs, while Tikamgarh items are plain, solid, and rustic. Originally crafted as anklets, the products evolved into utility and decorative items. This...

Bastar Wooden Craft is a GI-registered tribal handicraft from Chhattisgarh, known for its intricate hand-carved wooden products. Practiced mainly by Badhai and Muria communities, the craft reflects tribal culture, daily life, and spiritual beliefs. Made from high-quality woods like teak and shisham, these products include idols, wall panels, and furniture such as the famous...

Bastar Iron Craft, also called Wrought Iron Craft of Bastar, is a GI-registered tribal handicraft from Chhattisgarh. Practiced mainly by Gondi and Maria communities, the craft is passed down through generations. It involves manual iron shaping without casting, reflecting tribal culture and symbolism. Protected under the GI Act, 1999 and TRIPS agreement, the craft...

Bastar Dhokra is a GI-registered tribal metal craft from Chhattisgarh, made using the ancient vanishing wax technique. Artisans create bell metal (brass and bronze) molds by shaping wax strings into intricate designs. The wax is then coated with clay and melted to form a cavity, which is filled with molten metal. Dhokra art reflects...

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.