Sikki Grass of Bihar Ghandhi Konark Stone carving The designs often depict animals

The designs often depict animals

Traditional handloom Pochampally ikat cotton sarees are very popular all over the world

Exquisite Handcrafted Mirror : The Aranmula Kannadi is a meticulously handcrafted mirror that showcases the artistry and heritage

The colour combination and the designs are predetermined and the yarns are tied

The artisans use traditional techniques and tools like wooden molds

Sikki Grass of Bihar Ghandhi Konark Stone carving The designs often depict animalsThe art of making items from sikki grass is an ancient one in the province of Bihar. Sikki is dried and the flower head is cut off. The resulting fine golden fibre is used in weaving to make toys, dolls, and baskets (dolchi). Items are sometimes painted. Items are sometimes painted. Boxes made of sikki known as pauti are given to daughters by parents on the occasion of their wedding. he boxes are used to hold sindoor, ornaments, and jewellery.