Haryana the name conjures up Bhishans of a green and fertile land; of a tough and hard working people;of a vibrant and dynamic economy; of a society that respects tradition while at the same time looks with eagerness to the future and all that it may offer. Haryana embodies the sole of the Handicrafts persons. Hare, amidst the throb of modern machines the ancient Handicrafts of the hand are still alive.
Embroidery, Weaving and Handlooms; Handicrafts
Haryana is quite famous for its woven work, be it shawls, durries, robes or lungis. The Haryana shawl is known as "Phulkari". It is an offshoot of the shawl from Kashmir. It is a spectacular piece of clothing, full of magnificent colors and intricate embroidery. Worn with a tight-fitting choli (blouse) and Ghagra (long skirt), it forms the basic winter wear for the women of Haryana. A deviation from the phulakri is the "bagh" (garden). In this case, the entire cloth is covered with embroidery. Traditionally, work on a phulkari commences from the time a daughter is born in the family and is given to her at her wedding.
Embrodiery & Weaving Handicrafts
Haryana is quite famous for its woven work, be it shawls, dhurries, robes or lungis. The Haryana shawl, an offshoot of the shawl from Kashmir, is a work of art in itself. Known as phulkari, it is a spectacular piece of clothing, full of magnificent colours and intricate embrodiery. Worn with with a tight-fitting choli (blouse) and ghaghra (long skirt), it forms the basic winter wear for the women of Haryana. A deviation from the phulakri is the bagh (garden). In this case, the entire cloth is covered with embrodiery inasmuch that the base cloth is hardly seen.
Phulkari Handicrafts
Normally only one woman works on the design so that the uniformity is maintained. However, it is no surprise that the other women also contribute in little ways to its creation.
Traditionally, work on a phulkari commences from the time a daughter is born in the family and is given to her at her wedding. Against a red background, motifs of birds, flowers and human figures are stitched into the cloth. The design is fed into the cloth from the reverse side using darning needles, one thread at a time, leaving a long stitch below to form the basic pattern. The stitching is done in a vertical and horizontal pattern as well as variations from this standard format, so that when the phulkari is finally complete the play of light on its shiny surface can do wonders. Satin and silk is also used frequently to enhance the effect.
Durries Handicrafts
Haryana durries are rather coarse, although spectacular geometric designs adorn the entire rug. The Jats of Haryana are known to make durries with white triangles often set against a blue background. In Haryana, durrie making is concentrated in and around Panipat. Karnal is a hot spot for bright robes and lungis (a skirt-like garment worn by men and originally invented by Gautam Buddha), a common garment worn by inhabitants of rural India.
Brass & Metalware Handicrafts
Brass & Metalwares were probably the earliest non- ferrous metals, which man shaped into tools for lightness and resistance to corrosion. The production process begins with melting old scrap or using sheer metal, Later, Shaping is done while heating or pouring molten metal into a mould. The turning process on a lathe smoothens the article by scraping and brushing. Attractive contrasts in colour and texture of metals are created through the techniques of inlay, overlay, applique and fusing of colours.
Punja Durrie/Block Printing Handicrafts
Cotton floor coverings or durries made in Haryana are by far the best on account of thear rich hues and weaves in bewildering patterns. The punja durries of Haryana are cool aesthetic and a hot selling item in the international market. The printing and painting of cotton cloth has won the hearts of millions in India and abroad.
Jute Handicrafts
Jute craft is new to Haryana and this craft is mainly practiced in urban areas i.e. in Karnal district. Besides this, there are few Handicrafts persons in Bhiwani Hissar, Faridabad practing this craft. The items mainly made with jute fibers are bags, curtains, jackets, mats, purses, floor covering etc.
Sandal/Bone/Wood Carving Handicrafts
Early builders fashioned wood into different shapes such as birds, animals and the human figures. Later these were carved on roots, pillars, pilasters, beams, brackets and corners. Sophisticated containers, chests, boxes, jewellary, trinkets, lamps, palanquins and images of gods, followed this. The most commonly used wood in Haryana is rosewood, shesham and sandalwood. Other articals made of bone include ornamental pins, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, perfume, jars and ear pins.
Jewellery Handicrafts
Haryana is famous for its jewellery, which is highly artistic and elaborate especially silver, bone and lac. It has the vigour and sturdiness in style associated with the children of the soil and the beauty of designs borrowed from simple motifs picked from the immediate environment. The motifs have been developed into artistic, stylized patterns like the mor-morni pattern, which occurs repeatedly. It is amazing how many of the old designs have remained unaltered through the ages, particularly in folk jewellery. For ornamentation repousse, chase, filigree and enamelling are and beads are blown into beautiful shapes and sizes.
Leather Craft (Tilla Juttis) Handicrafts
Tilla juttis of Haryana are sewn out f locally cured leather the ornamented with silk, metal embroidery, or designs done in applique with thin leather pieces of different colours. The designs are extremely delicate and the colours bright. An equally colourful item is the embroidered knucklepad.
Mudha/Basketry Handicrafts
Cane or rattan as it is called, is a kind of climbing palm with many joined stems. The stems are dried after removing the green sheath. It is extraordinarily strong. Cane sticks twisted together are used as cables and cordage in country crafts. Chairs called Moorahs are made of bamboo and cane. They are a major export item and are made in many parts of Haryana.
Carpets Handicrafts
The great Mughal Emperor - Akbar in the middle of 16th century, brought the art of carpet weaving into the Indian subcontinent। As one of the oldest and major industries, Indian carpets are known world over for their design, colour & craftsmanship. Haryana has today emerged as a major carpet-producing centre, as a result of long years of research and practice
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