Popular Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh is known for fine embroidery called chikankari. Chikankari is intricate embroidery done on saris, kurtis and veils, which are in practice in the city for thousands of year. Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh have a distinct style and have been patronized by the royalty in the past. They speak of the rich tradition of craftsmanship that has developed over years in the state. Therefore, Uttar Pradesh has evolved as an important center of craft in the country. HandiCrafts are integrally related with the lives of the people so much so that each city here specializes in some Handicraft or the other.

Jewelley

The most significant and renowned craft in the state is the Handicraft of zardozi or silver and gold embroidery. In Varanasi, Agra, Lucknow, Rampur, Bareilly and Farrukhabad, zardozi or zari work is an age-old profession. Here exquisite zari embroidered bridal outfits and salwar kameezes are produced which have a huge market all over the country. An Indian woman is incomplete without jewellery, which is never inexpensive anywhere in the world. Indian jewellery craftsmen are highly skilled and are able to create any design and set loose stones into any pattern, just by following a picture. The cost of the gold is the chief component because craftsmanship in India is less expensive than in any other country. Jewelry making is also an old and popular Handicraft of Uttar Pradesh. Hastshilpi of Uttar Pradesh specialize in making lightweight gold and silver ornaments with emphasis on filigree and open work

Banarasi Sarees

The beautiful and gorgeous Benarasi sarees, which are worn by the Bengali brides, have their origin in Varanasi. The Benarasi sarees exemplifies the unique craftsmanship of the Handicrafts people where gold and silver thread is used on fine silk. ThisHandicraft has a rich tradition in the state and the Benarasi sarees is one of the most expensive sarees in India. Mubarakpur is an important silk center in the state, where various silk sarees are produced..

Carpets

Uttar Pradesh is known for weaving carpets, which have developed as a small-scale industry। Shahjahanpur, Mirzapur, Bhadohi are the hub of carpets in the state. They have their own distict designs, which have various names like kethariwala jal, jamabaz, kandhari etc.

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