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Chhattisgarh is famous for traditional bamboo crafts & wood crafts products etc. The Fork Art Paintings of Chhattisgarh depict living expressions of the people. Beautifully carved wooden products are designed by the craftsman of the state. The skillful craftsmen of the state carve beautiful wooden ceilings, doors, lintels etc using different kinds of wood. The craftsmen also make pipes, masks, doors, window frames and sculptures. Pithora painting is a common traditional art form. These paintings originated in the tribal area of Central India depicts the offering to gods for fulfillment of wish.
Most of the Paintings has a horse as it was considered auspicious to sacrifice a horse. In most of the tribal houses one can find Pithora paintings. They are colorful and specially crafted using natural colors. Jewelry from Chhattisgarh is available in a variety of gold, silver, bronze and mixed metal. Both tribal men and women wear traditional ornaments. Ornament made out of beads, cowries and feathers are part of tribal costumes. The main craft produced of the state include bamboo work, wood carving, Fork Art Paintings and folk Jewelry. |
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