Just have a piece left. Can also be made on order.

The selection keeps changing with time as these pieces are always a collector’s pick and we keep getting the new ones…

Our collection of Pashmina Shawls reflect our unending search for quality that uniquely reflect the timeless creativity and expertise of the finest Shawl designers and producers of the Himalayas. These exquisite pure Pashmina shawls have a special appeal for shawl lovers and collectors, and are distinguished by unique fibers, superior textile weave, exceptional craftsmanship, and inspiration for excellence. Each of these shawls has a story that flows like a luminous river from its beginnings in the Himalayan kingdoms through the lives of those who wear it.

These stunning pillow cushions are made out of cotton silk with beautiful embroidery on the front side of the cushion. Handmade by artisans using traditional craftsmanship to create contemporary designs.

Sizes available are 14×14 inches ; 16×16 inches ; 21x21inches

More Pictures shall be uploaded soon !!!!!

We are specializing in white metal products and giftware with beautiful enamel work. These make ideal gifting solutions especially when one is looking for bulk orders as they are not expensive to buy but expensive and elegant  to look at. Bulk Orders solicited.

The Sapphires of Kashmir form an exclusive class of their own. The colour of these Sapphires resembles the beautiful hue of the peacock’s neck. The famous sapphires of Kashmir are mined from a remote region high in the Great Himalayan Mountains of India. The Kashmir sapphire is now a days very difficult to find and a real piece of investment. This is a gift from nature that one should have.

Emeralds occur in a variety of green colors, from a light luminescent blue/green to deep rich emerald green.Emeralds should have inclusions. Specks of carbon, fractures, cloudiness and silk inclusions are all common and should be seen in a natural minded from the earth Emerald. Silk inclusion can not be created in a lab and is an excellent sign the Emerald you are looking at is the real thing. An Emerald that is large, very green and has no flaws is highly suspicious.

The key to make a fine gemstone bracelet is to find the exactly similar grade stones in order to have a uniformity.We have the expertise and capacity to grade same qualities to make a fantastic piece for every wrist.

We have a large selection of fashion earrings Studs,Danglers,Drops Metal Earrings both with precious and semi-precious gemstones completely handcrafted.

The list of semi-precious gemstones is endless. As new mines are being discovered, new varieties are being added to the list. Some of the popular semi-precious gemstones are amethyst, garnets, topaz, zircon, peridot, lapis lazuli, moonstone etc.

Emeralds occur in a variety of green colors, from a light luminescent blue/green to deep rich emerald green.Emeralds should have inclusions. Specks of carbon, fractures, cloudiness and silk inclusions are all common and should be seen in a natural minded from the earth Emerald. Silk inclusion can not be created in a lab and is an excellent sign the Emerald you are looking at is the real thing. An Emerald that is large, very green and has no flaws is highly suspicious.

Pendants Ruby

Red is the colour of love. It radiates warmth and a strong sense of vitality. And red is also the colour of the ruby, the king of the gemstones. In the fascinating world of gemstones, the ruby is the undisputed ruler.For a long time India was regarded as the ruby’s classical country of origin. In the major works of Indian literature, a rich store of knowledge about gemstones has been handed down over a period of more than two thousand years. The term ‘corundum’, which we use today, is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘kuruvinda’. The Sanskrit word for ruby is ‘ratnaraj’, which means something like ‘king of the gemstones’.

The list of semi-precious gemstones is endless. As new mines are being discovered, new varieties are being added to the list. Some of the popular semi-precious gemstones are amethyst, garnets, topaz, zircon, peridot, lapis lazuli, moonstone etc.

The undisputed ruler in the fascinating world of gemstones. One of the most charming, fascinating and remarkable creations of nature. Star Rubies are a rare variety of the gemstone Ruby that is only mined in INDIA through out the world. These magnificent gems display a sharp six-rayed star which seems to glide magically across the surface of the gem when the latter is moved. This is caused due to an optical phenomenon known as “Asterism”. The star is best visible when the star ruby is seen in a single light source such as sunlight and spotlight.

Star sapphires are cabochon-cut sapphires that reflect light in such a way that the stone appears to have a star within it. The star, or “asterism,” is caused by inclusions within the gemstone. Star sapphires are becoming rare as the number of faceted gemstones increase and the number of cabochons decrease. The unique nature, rarity and beauty of the asterism phenomenon make star sapphires popular among collectors and jewelry lovers alike.

The yellow sapphire is regarded as the best of gem. It is a very rare kind of sapphire. The wearer of yellow sapphire gets the knowledge of law, ethics, wit, wisdom, pleasure of getting issues, worldly happiness, Para physical bliss, physical power, cleverness, long life, good health, food grains, prosperity glory and mental peace. It is beneficial to all for good and easygoing life. It is a stone that one should have for smooth life.

Red is the colour of love. It radiates warmth and a strong sense of vitality. And red is also the colour of the ruby, the king of the gemstones. In the fascinating world of gemstones, the ruby is the undisputed ruler.For a long time India was regarded as the ruby’s classical country of origin. In the major works of Indian literature, a rich store of knowledge about gemstones has been handed down over a period of more than two thousand years. The term ‘corundum’, which we use today, is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘kuruvinda’. The Sanskrit word for ruby is ‘ratnaraj’, which means something like ‘king of the gemstones’.

The Sapphires of Kashmir form an exclusive class of their own. The colour of these Sapphires resembles the beautiful hue of the peacock’s neck. The famous sapphires of Kashmir are mined from a remote region high in the Great Himalayan Mountains of India. The Kashmir sapphire is now a days very difficult to find and a real piece of investment. This is a gift from nature that one should have.

Aftaba or Ewer is a kind of water container usually used to carry liquids. This vessel is generally of a curved shape. The earliest Indian Ewers were found in the Sultanate Period which was the 14th and 15th century. Most of the Aftaba’s have a long neck which resembles the Indian flower vase.

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The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. These hookahs were simple, primitive, and rugged in design, usually made from a coconut shell base and tube with a head attached. They were designed to smoke opium [more], and hashish [more]. The hookah made its way through the Persian Kingdom [map], which also included Pakistan, Afghanistan, much of Middle Asia and Arab parts of Northern Africa. 500 years ago, it endured a surge of popularity among the upper class and intellectuals and thus changing in design. The hookah grew in size and complexity and became similar to designs that we are more familiar with today. Brass and glass were added to the design and less wood was used. Intricate paintings and mosaics were added for beauty and elegance.

We are highly evolved in manufacturing a fascinating range of Brass Flower Pot which is available with us in various metal finishing like brass, copper and enamel colored as per the specific requirements of customers. Brass Flower pot is mainly used as a decorative item that can be noticed by viewers because of its luxuriant looks. An elegantly designed range of brass flower pot is can be availed from us in various colors, designs, patterns and finish. These are well polished and well finished so that highly admired by our worldwide customers of all around the world. We are considered as a leading brass flower pot manufacturer and exporter, based in India.

We are one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of high quality incense burners. An extensive range of beautiful and elegant incense burners are fabricated from finest quality brass and is carved in trendy attractive designs. Our exclusive variety of incense burners are very strong and sturdy in nature and extensively used to keep at the ritual places. It can add the beauty and appealing charm to holy places. We offer a wide range of Incense Burner which is beautifully handcrafted by the dexterous professionals. These are being manufactured from qualitative material and can be availed as per the client’s requirements at affordable price.

We have a huge collection of brass figures of various gods and goddesses along with the collection of other abstracts. To name a few – Ganesha, Nataraj, Laxmi, Saraswati, Elephants, Village Lady, Buddha, Krishna etc are the most commonly and popularly bought figures.

Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements fromPersian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

Exquisite marble decorative plates, inlaid with indian woman with beautiful floral designs. Marble being a natural product with immense beauty is found in many colors. The artwork is also brought to life by marble inlay work and stone studded elements. These elegant stone inlay marble wall plates make a perfect gift for any occasion.

We specialize in undertaking customized jobs like figure making, flooring, articles as per one’s requirements.

The natural shade of marble completes the inscribed work of artistry in the carved elephant. The trunks of the elephant are often shown in upright delighted stature. The spectacular carving on marble elephants glows as a symbol of prosperity and eternal strength. An elephant crafted from marble and decorated in royal manner serves as a wonderful decorative piece. The handcrafted marble elephant reveals traditional inlay work of sculptors.

These marble coasters are inlaid with semi-precious stones like melachite, lepas, jaspers, mother of pearl etc. these are made in the reqular sizes of 3″ & 3.5″. Available in sets of 6 and individually as well.

Hand made marble carving and inlay boxes. Made of finest Indian marble called sangemarmar. Mughal designs adorn the boxes. The items represent the fine carving as also seen on the Taj Mahal. These boxes can be used as jewellery cases, cigar holders, cigarette cases, dining table holders, tid-bit keepers, gift items and any other uses you can think of!  Each of these marble inlay boxes below is hand made and contains marble stone boxes inlaid with semi-precious stones like malachite, mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, agnate, italian stones, jasper etc.

These ashtrays and their lovely designs speaks the artistic ability of Indian craftsman. The floral patterns are inlaid on the white marble with great care so that the designs come out charmingly. The intricate marble inlay work is a unique craftsmanship which has been developed in India. These are  decorated with blooms in color inlay, a great gift item and a worthy acquisition for office tables.

One of the most attractive work of art that comes from marble is “Marble Inlay” work. It is a closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are available today.

Marble is naturally occurring limestone. In India, marble has been quarried in various places. Marble deposits are most widespread in Rajasthan and Gujarat. They are also found in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Maharashtra. Marble is sometimes stained. It is commonly held that the best quality marble has no or very few stains. A skilled artisan learns to incorporate naturally present stains in his marble sculptures.

In India, marble craftsmen do not restrict themselves to pure white marble. They make beautiful statues of green marble, red marble, black marble as well as gray marble.

These marble statues are completly hand-crafted with a lot of precision for every details. once the carvings are done, gold embossing is applied on them.

Handmade bags with sequence and zari work. Large orders are solicited.

A “Thangka,” also known as “Tangka”, “Thanka” or “Tanka” : is a Tibetan silk painting with embroidery, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, famous scene, or mandala of some sort. The thankga is not a flat creation like an oil painting or acrylic painting. Rather, it consists of a picture panel which is painted or embroidered, over which a textile is mounted, and then over which is laid a cover, usually silk. Generally, thankgas last a very long time and retain much of their lustre, but because of their delicate nature, they have to be kept in dry places where moisture won’t affect the quality of the silk. It is sometimes called a scroll-painting.

Maṇḍala is a Sanskrit word that means “circle”. In the Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions their sacred art often takes a mandala form. The basic form of most Hindu and Buddhist mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Each gate is in the shape of a T.
These mandalas, concentric diagrams, have spiritual and ritual significance in both Buddhism and Hinduism.The term is of Hindu origin and appears in the Rig Veda as the name of the sections of the work, but is also used in other Indian religions, particularly Buddhism. In the Tibetan branch of Vajrayana Buddhism, mandalas have been developed into sandpainting. They are also a key part of anuttarayoga tantra meditation practices.

Chess is commonly believed to have originated in northwest India during the Gupta empire, where its early form in the 6th century was known as caturaṅga, (Sanskrit: four divisions [of the military] – infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariotry, represented by the pieces that would evolve into the modern pawn, knight, bishop, and rook, respectively)

The Marble vases are completely hand made and embossed with real gold.They are pieces of real workmanship.

The goal was to create an upscale emporium with a warm, cozy, and friendly environment offering the highest quality handcrafts with an emphasis on superior customer service. It’s reputation has blossomed since it’s opening for its services and product range.

Customers are treated to a wide variety of exceptional Indian traditional, and contemporary handmade crafts and decorations that change with the seasons.The tasteful Old Delhi Style Decor, potpourri-scented air, and friendly sales staff help to create the ultimate craft shopping ambiance.

COTTAGE CRAFTS EMPORIUM – HANDCRAFTS OF INDIA

Mughal painting is a particular style of South Asian painting, generally confined to miniatures either as book illustrations or as single works to be kept in albums, which emerged from Persian miniature painting, with Indian Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist influences, and developed largely in the court of the Mughal Empire (16th – 19th centuries), and later spread to other Indian courts, both Muslim and Hindu, and later Sikh. Padshahnama is the most famous book of mughal miniature painting.

Handcrafted marble elephants are embossed and glossed with real gold work.

Mughal painting is a particular style of South Asian painting, generally confined to miniatures either as book illustrations or as single works to be kept in albums, which emerged from Persian miniature painting, with Indian Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist influences, and developed largely in the court of the Mughal Empire (16th – 19th centuries), and later spread to other Indian courts, both Muslim and Hindu, and later Sikh. Padshahnama is the most famous book of mughal miniature painting.

Teakwood is one of the strongest wood in India and has been used in Indian Handicrafts industry for decades due to its strength and durability. We manufacture a lot of varieties of artifacts from this wood like elephants, boxes, incense stands, coffee tables, dressing tables, chowki etc. Although the wood itself has a beautiful natural color and shade, plastic and bone inlays are also used to enhance its beauty further.

Exclusive range of 100% pure silk products

We have huge collection of various silk products which are as follows :-

- Cushion Covers
- Bed Covers
- Bed Spreads
- Silk Stoles
- Silk Scarves
- Silk Pashmina (Cashmere)
- Pure Pashmina
- Silk Ties
- Silk Raw-Material
- Silk Sarees
- Silk Punjabi Suits for ladies and children
- Silk Kurta Pajama for men and children
- Silk Shirts for men and women

We even undertake orders for making men’s suits and ladies dresses as per sizes.

Pictures for this section shall be uploaded soon. For details you can mail us at info@handcraftsofindia.com

Sandalwood or chandan as it is called in Indian, has been one of the most sacred and auspicious woods in India. Due its everlasting fragrance and aroma it has been used in furniture and fixtures and figures over centuries. This is a very rare kind of wood with its never ending fragrance found in INDIA. Santalum album, or Indian sandalwood, is currently a threatened species. The sandalwood fragrance is very distinctive and is advised to be kept at home or offices for its natural powers which make the environment fresh and minds calm. Sandalwood has been valued and treasured for many years for its fragrance, carving, medical and religious qualities.

Exclusive collection of Rosewood/Sheesham products.

Paper mache is one of the most beautiful handicrafts of Kashmir. The construction of paper mache products has two essential processes which involves making of the object and cleaning of forest pine Kaylier (one of the pine variety). It is believed that the craft has traveled from Iran to Kashsmir and was introduced by King Zainul Abidin. Iranian name of the craft is Kari Qalamdane which means a pen stand.
There are a variety of items prepared by the craftsmen of Kashmir which have beautiful designs and colours and include pen stands, coasters, jewellery boxes, flower vases, lamp shades, trays, photo frames and decorative bowls”;” all of which have demand out side the country too. Some of the items have pure silver or gold dust sprinkled onto them to increase their beauty. Traditionally, wood based paper mache is coated with a skinny stratum of stretched sheep skin which is well fitted for colouring pigments. The objects generally have dark background and suitable colours are black, green, blue and white. Designing on these objects requires skilled hands as the designing is very intricate.

We have a wide range of traditional Indian instruments like sitar, tabla, dholak, harmonium, dhol, ek-tara, flute etc.

Marble Products- Exclusive collection of Indian marble products.