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Sri Lanka  handicrafts are of a history that runs back to millenniums. Production of  Sri Lanka ’s handicrafts, with the exception of Jewelry, is essentially a cottage industry: products are turned out making use of natural raw materials by means of time tested age-old techniques. The traditional skills have been preserved with its purity, resulting in the continuance of characteristic identity of  Sri Lanka   Handicrafts . Pottery in Sri Lanka Pottery is one of the oldest handicrafts in Sri Lanka. The primarily utilitarian character of Sri Lankan pottery has been continuing to exist since the very beginning of Aryan Sinhalese civilization of Sri Lanka. The simplicity of ornamentation and charm of the elegance of pottery have held fast in the island for more than a couple of millenniums and a half in Sri Lanka. Low fired cooking pots, cooking pans, jugs, bowls, goblets, tiles, vases, are the most widely used kitchen utensils of Sri Lanka. In addition to the kitchen pots and pa

“Everything that can go wrong has gone wrong,” said Gyanendra Kalita, who manages the Guwahati branch of the Assam government’s flagship Pragjyotika Emporium, a chain of handicrafts retail outlets. He was referring to the impact of the Goods and Services Tax on the emporium’s business. Introduced on July 1, the new tax incorporates all levies previously charged by the Centre and states on businesses. It was meant to simplify the process of filing returns, especially for businesses operating across states that levied different taxes. But three months on, many businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones, are struggling with the transition to the new regime. For some, like Assam’s indigenous bamboo and cane handicrafts industry, the pinch has been severe. Dhiraj Thakuria, managing director of the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation, a Central government enterprise to promote indigenous crafts in the region, said sales had plummeted by over 50% s

http://amzn.to/2fhK22x About Pipili Chandua-:  Pipili Chandua is intertwined with the rituals and traditions of Lord Jagannath. Pipili Chandua items are widely used during processions of the deities in Odisha in various ritual outings.Pipili artists are famous for designing beautiful applique handicrafts. The local name of Applique is Chandua.Pipili artists are famous for designing beautiful applique handicrafts. The local name of Applique is Chandua. In Chandua designing, the mythical figures are taken for work. About the Product -: Wall Hanging Lord Jagannath Design Applique. This Chandua is made by famous and highly experienced applique artists of Pipili.Maroon velvet fabric is used as base with patch work of various other designs with lord Jagannath in the center of the Applique. A very beautiful wall decor applique. It looks very very attractive and excellent when laminated and put in a frame to hang on your wall. About Us Indiacrafts is exclusive eCommerce platfor

The village of  Pipili  is well known for its  appliqué  work. Appliqué comes from the French word  appliquer ,  meaning "to put on". There are two variants to this technique: appliqué, where a fabric shape is sewn over a base layer, and reverse applique, wherein two layers of fabric are laid down, and a shape is subsequently cut out from the upper layer, exposing the lower layer, before both are stitched together. [2]  It is one of the product who have got Geographical Indication (GI) by govt of India (Application No. 86 and 108). The Pipli Applique work owes its origin to Lord Jagannath culture during 12th century. Earlier applique  umbrellas  and canopies were prepared by gajapatis for the annual  Jagannath 's  Ratha Jatra . Nowadays its usage is more in household, decorative and festival products. The applique items are mainly used during rituals/jatras of the deities. The colourful applique cloth covers of the three rathas of the deities during  Rath Ja